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plains coreopsis
Coreopsis tinctoria
☀️ full sun💧 low water
A cheerful annual wildflower with bright red, orange, and yellow daisy-like blooms that flower prolifically throughout summer and fall. Extremely heat and drought tolerant, requiring minimal water and maintenance once established.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
moderate
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: ≥ Zone 12apH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.2 to 7.8Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
North American plains and prairies
Native to: Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming
Function & Care
pollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation