Coreopsis or Tickseed is a native
plant of prairie and woodland from North and Central America.
The species types, or those closest to
species have flowers that are golden yellow in color. These types are
generally more hardy than more recent hybrids and cultivars that have
flowers in a range of hot pinks that need warmer climates to do well.
Almost all varieties of Tickseed are
drought tolerant and grow best in full sun, they will tolerate some
shade, though only partial and only for part of the day. They require
well drained soil and will not do well in heavy wet conditions.
Propagation is by seed or division of the
plants in early spring. Height is from 12-30 inches according to variety
and spread generally about 2/3rds of the height of flower spikes.
