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flowerPerennial
Coreopsis
Coreopsis grandiflora
Also known as: tickseed
Long-blooming native perennial with bright yellow daisy-like flowers. Excellent for borders and wildflower gardens.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterLow
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing12–18″
Row Spacing18–24″
Planting Depth—
Height12–24″
Spread12–18″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
6–8 weeks before last frost
Direct Sow (Spring)
0–9 weeks after last frost
Transplant Outdoors
0–9 weeks after last frost
Germination
14–21 days
Days to Harvest
120–365 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 4–9
Can overwinter in appropriate zones
Perennial in zones 4–9
Surface sow — needs light. Deadhead to extend bloom. May be short-lived perennial. Self-seeds reliably.
Companion Plants
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