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plains coreopsis

plains coreopsis

Coreopsis tinctoria

☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: ≥ Zone 12a

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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
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
1–3′ tall × 1–1.5′ wide
Family
Asteraceae

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

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with