Coreopsis - Tickseed | White Oak Gardens

Coreopsis – Tickseed

A prolific bloomer with bright, golden flowers on a small, rounded plant.

Use to add bold color to sunny beds and borders. Thrives in summer heat and tolerates humidity.

Available varieties:
Jethro Tull
Uptick Yellow & Red
Thread Leaf Sizzle & Spice
Zagreb

Exposure: Full Sun
Size: 15″ to 18″ width and height
Bloom Time: Summer long

Facts:

– Native to North America.
– Common name comes from the seeds’ supposed resemblance to ticks.
– The genus name comes from the Greek words koris meaning “bug” and opsis meaning “like” in reference to the shape of the seed which resembles a bug or tick.