2001 Plains Coreopsis Seeds Drought Heat Pollinators Tickseed Native Wildflower

Native North American Wildflower. The state flower of Florida. They are drought tolerant and tough as nails. Plains Coreopsis grow 2'-3' tall and bloom mid-summer until first frost. If a few flowers are left alone to live out their life cycle they will reseed readily. Coreopsis wildflowers are very easy to grow from seeds. They will tolerate some shade but need at least 5-6 hrs. of direct sun, and light water. There not picky about soil. Blooms have yellow tips on the petals and reddish/Brown centers. Great for cut flowers and they attract Butterflies and Bees. Very strong re-seeder. Overall, pretty much a carefree flower after established that will come back year after year.

• Coreopsis tinctoria.
• Annual, that reseeds.
• Full sun.
• Spring, soil temp 65F+ or Fall. If planted in fall, they will over-winter as a small bunch of leaves, and will take off in early spring.
• SOW 1/16"deep,4"apart. Keep moist.
• Germination 14-28 Days.
• Thin to 12".
• Height 24 - 36" x 12" Wide.
• Light water after established. Cut plant in half when harvesting flowers or deadheading.
• Flowers are yellow. Blooms from mid-summer through fall.

Due to varying conditions regarding germination (moisture, temperature, soil contamination, not to mention buyer experience and knowledge and experience of germination), we cannot guarantee germination rate of seeds. All of our seeds are fresh, viable, and tested. If you have questions or concerns, you can always contact us through messages.