Coreopsis, Plains Coreopsis, Tickseed 'Dwarf Red'
Coreopsis tinctoria
| Family: | Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Coreopsis (kor-ee-OP-sis) (Info) |
| Species: | tinctoria (tink-TOR-ee-uh) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Dwarf Red |
Category:
Annuals
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Foliage Color:
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness:
Not Applicable
Where to Grow:
Can be grown as an annual
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Red
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Chandler, Arizona
North Port, Florida
Cordele, Georgia
Guyton, Georgia
Barbourville, Kentucky
Scotch Plains, New Jersey
Jamestown, Ohio
Austin, Texas
Ellsworth, Wisconsin
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Jul 26, 2008, trioadastra from Woodbury, MN (Zone 4a) wrote: A very beautiful, velvety red color. Easy to start from seed. |
