• Plains coreopsis with yellow petals and red-brown centers held in a bunch on a plain background.
  • Plains coreopsis with yellow petals and dark red center against a bright yellow garden background.
  • Plains coreopsis flowers in yellow and reddish-brown filling a dense garden setting.
  • Plains coreopsis yellow flowers with red-brown centers covering a wide sunny open field.
  • Red plains coreopsis flower with yellow center against a bright yellow garden background.
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Plains Coreopsis Seeds - Mixed

Also called tickseed, this wildflower boasts brilliant bicolored blooms

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Coreopsis tinctoria

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Fall

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Branching
  • Clumping
  • Spreading
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 36 inches

COLOR

  • Red
  • Yellow

Plains Coreopsis (also known as Calliopsis) is a tremendously resilient wildflower that can grow in just about any region and most soil conditions. A very generous bloomer, it is a staple of virtually any meadow garden.

  • • Resilient North American Native annual
  • • Heirloom variety with long-lasting, bi-colored Summer blooms
  • • Thrives in full sun or partially shaded areas

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 8 to 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 210 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 11,887 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 47,548 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 190,192 Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft
5 Pounds 950,960 Up to 1.25 Acres

Planting Guide

View our Coreopsis Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Plains Coreopsis Seeds - Mixed FAQs

    What is Mixed Plains Coreopsis also known as?

    Mixed Plains Coreopsis is also known as Golden Tickseed, Garden Tickseed, and Calliopsis.

    Is Mixed Plains Coreopsis resistant to animals or disease?

    Mixed Plains Coreopsis is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 2 reviews.

    Customer photo review of Plains Coreopsis Seeds - Mixed

    They are beautiful, they go really well with coneflowers, as they bloom about the same time. They reseeded from the previous year also. The bees love them. I winter sowed in milk jugs, and they had good germination.

    Kellys 5/5

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