Tickseed (Coreopsis tripteris)
kor-ee-OP-sis tripteris

Deciduous Perennial in the Asteraceae Family
 
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38 FLAT Field $84.23

Daisy-shaped flowers up to two inches with purplish-brown centers. Lance-shaped, trilobed leaves.

Coreopsis tripteris, commonly known as tall tickseed or tall coreopsis, is an impressive perennial that commands attention in the late summer to fall garden. Reaching heights of 4 to 7 feet tall, this towering coreopsis features finely textured, deep green foliage with a feathery, trifoliate appearance. Atop the sturdy, upright stems, large, bright yellow daisy-like flowers with dark centers bloom prolifically, providing long-lasting color and nectar for pollinators like butterflies and bees. Native to the central and eastern United States, Coreopsis tripteris thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil conditions. Its tall, dramatic stature makes it an excellent choice for the back of borders and beds, adding texture and height to the late season landscape. Additionally, this low-maintenance perennial is drought-tolerant once established, making it well-suited for meadows, prairies, and naturalistic wildflower gardens.

Pros

  • Sun, heat, and drought tolerant
  • Long bloom period
  • Reliable, easy grower
  • Deer resistant
  • Attracts pollinators
  • Make great cut flowers

Cons

  • Plant remains healthier if blooms are sheared once they’ve died back
  • May need dividing if it outgrows its space
  • Will not bloom well in full shade
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 6 - 8 feet tall. 4 - 6 feet wide.
Sun Exposure Full Sun - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Dry - Medium
Zones 3a - 8b (Usually hardy to -40° F)
Tags Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Dry, Extended Bloom Time, Filler, Formal Garden, Full Sun, Full Sun, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rain Garden, Good for Rocky Soil, Illinois Native, Low Maintenance, Medium, Native to North America, Naturalizing, Normal Soil, Perennial, Prairie Garden, Rabbit Resistant, Reblooms, Showy Flowers, Tolerant of Clay Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Shallow Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Woodland Garden
Bloom Period July to September
Flower Color Brown Disks With Yellow Rays
 

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