- Tall Red Plains Coreopsis grows up to 3 feet tall with abundant crimson-red, daisy-like flowers. Perfect for cottage gardens, Tall Red Plains Coreopsis attracts nectar bees and butterflies. Tall Red Plains Coreopsis thrives in soils of differing qualities and contents. Tall Red Plains Coreopsis is a lofty, crimson beauty that grows as a native in many areas. Tall Red Plains Coreopsis cannot tolerate heat and humidity but grows rapidly when planted in well-drained soils.
- Botanical Name: Coreopsis tinctoria
- Life Cycle: Annual
- Light Requirement: Full Sun/Partial Shade
- Planting Season: Spring
- Plant Type: North American Native, Radial Flower Shape with Notched Petals
- Features: Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Extended Bloom Time
- Color: Red
- Blooms: Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
- Days to Maturity: 60 Days
- Plant Height: 12-36 inches
- Plant Spacing: 8-12 inches
- Planting Depth: 1/16 inch
- Sowing Method: Direct Sow
- Cold Stratification: No
- Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10