Photo of Coreopsis tripteris flower by Karl Gercens III

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Coreopsis tripteris

Also Known As

  • Tall Tickseed
  • Tickseed

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4'-8'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Coreopsis tripteris plant details

Coreopsis tripteris is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Coreopsis tripteris

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, native plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Coreopsis tripteris

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From our mid-western plains and prairies, the sturdy 4-8' stems are topped with an abundant crop of 2" butter-yellow late summer daisy flowers that will attract butterflies and birds, create your own prairie by planting these with Echinacea, Asters, Milkweed and grasses. S/M
This lofty North American native yields a sea of dark-centered yellow daisies dancing atop strong, upright stems, which branch high up and impart an airy stature. Tall Tickseed is easy to grow and is most at home in a meadowlike setting, juxtaposed with the blue blades of Panicum 'Cloud Nine' and purple flowered Aster turbinellus.
A tall bright yellow "daisy" for late summer on 4-6' willowy, but very sturdy stems. Graceful and natural in habit, bamboo-like some would say, it is lovely combined with Vernonias and ornamental grasses and Daylillies.

Gardening facts about Coreopsis tripteris plant

How to Grow Coreopsis tripteris

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - low
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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