Coreopsis
Coreopsis grandiflora
Also listed as Bidens sweetiana
Also known as Large-flowered Tickseed, Large-flowered Coreopsis, Tickseed
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A cheerful, long-blooming perennial with bright golden-yellow flowers held on slender stems above fine-textured foliage. Extremely drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established, providing months of color with minimal care.
Why grow it
Coreopsis grandiflora offers extended bloom time (often June through frost) compared to many other drought-tolerant perennials, with lower resource demands once established. It performs well in poor, sandy, or clay soils where other ornamentals struggle, making it useful for sites where soil amendment is impractical. The fine foliage texture provides visual interest even when the plant is not flowering.
Watch out for
Plants may become leggy or sparse in the center after the first year or two; deadheading spent flowers and occasional cutting back encourage fuller growth and continued blooming. In areas with consistently high humidity or poor drainage, fungal issues can develop, so ensure good air circulation around plantings. Self-seeding can be prolific in favorable conditions, so monitor if you wish to prevent volunteer seedlings.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
southeastern United States
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A cheerful, long-blooming perennial with bright golden-yellow flowers held on slender stems above fine-textured foliage. Extremely drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established, providing months of color with minimal care.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Coreopsis grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Coreopsis grandiflora offers extended bloom time (often June through frost) compared to many other drought-tolerant perennials, with lower resource demands once established. It performs well in poor, sandy, or clay soils where other ornamentals struggle, making it useful for sites where soil amendment is impractical. The fine foliage texture provides visual interest even when the plant is not flowering.
Watch out for
Plants may become leggy or sparse in the center after the first year or two; deadheading spent flowers and occasional cutting back encourage fuller growth and continued blooming. In areas with consistently high humidity or poor drainage, fungal issues can develop, so ensure good air circulation around plantings. Self-seeding can be prolific in favorable conditions, so monitor if you wish to prevent volunteer seedlings.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
southeastern United States
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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