Coreopsis tinctoria

Annual Coreopsis, Calliopsis, Dyer's Coreopsis, Plains Coreopsis

Family: Asteraceae Aster


Type Annual
USDA Hardiness range n/a
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Orange, red, yellow
Bloom time Late Spring to Mid Fall
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Border, container, foundation, massing, specimen
Height 12" to 4' / 30cm to 1.20m
Spread 12" to 20' / 30cm to 6.00m
Growth rate Moderate
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral, alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive, naturalizing