Plains Coreopsis Seeds

Coreopsis tinctoria

Coreopsis flowers gently sway in the lightest breeze, appearing to almost float above the delicate foliage. Wildflowers, like this heirloom, are easy to grow and don't need special care, other than water, although moderately drought and heat tolerant, too. Butterflies and bees delight in the nectar, and songbirds seek out the seeds in fall and winter. Coreopsis is also known as tickseed. Often reseeds.

$2.69 ~180 seeds
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Features

Family

Asteraceae

Native

North America

Life Cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

Plant Height

Plant Height

Medium (12" - 24")

Flower Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Bloom Season

Bloom Season

Summer to frost

Further Information

Plant Characteristics

Plant Characteristics

  • Attracts Pollinators
  • Cut Flower
Growing Conditions

Growing Conditions

  • Drought Tolerant
  • Heat Tolerant
Plant Resistance

Plant Resistance

Deer Resistant

About Coreopsis

Coreopsis tinctoria

1"–2", bright yellow blossoms with mahogany red centers. Rarely pure mahogany.

Planting Coreopsis

Plant Spacing

A group of 3 seeds every 12"

Light Required

Light Required

Full sun to part shade

Plant Height

Plant Height

Medium (12" - 24")

Planting Depth

Planting Depth

Press into surface

Planting Details

Seed Depth Press into surface
Seed Spacing A group of 3 seeds every 12"
Thinning When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 12"
Germination 5–10 days
Start Indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date.
Direct Sow 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date.
Growing & Harvesting For longest vase life, harvest in the morning and choose flowers that are just beginning to open.

Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
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11 reviews
  • Rob S.
    VA, United States
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10/12/25
    Easy to grow

    These grow really well in my flower beds

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Professional
    Who do you grow for? Yourself
    How do you prefer to grow? In Ground
  • Jennifer Y.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3/23/25
    5 Stars

    It was my first time growing these last season. Started indoor 4wks blf. Hardened and transplanted out 2wks after frost date. Bloomed June 4th in my zone 6 upstate NY garden and continued all season long. Pollinators LOVED them. Looking forward to growing & enjoying these again this year!

  • Rosanne
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2/22/25
    5 Stars

    Too cold to plant now

  • Rosanne
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2/22/25
    5 Stars

    Too cold to plant now

  • Tonya S.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2/9/25
    5 Stars

    First time growing coreopsis. Started in winter sowing jugs. Good germination, most to all seeds sprouted. Very cute little flowers for a whimsical flower bed.

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