Coreopsis tinctoria

Plains Coreopsis

Lots of yellow flowers with red centers bloom from from June to September. Flowers are usually 1" across and very showy making this an excellent choice for Midwest gardens. Nicely textured leaves are deeply divided into narrow leaflets. This is a good cut flower and good seed source for birds.

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Height
2-4 Feet

Spread
1-3 Feet

Bloom/Seasonal Color
Yellow

Good Companions

Blue Sage (Salvia azurea), Purple Poppy Mallow (Callirhoe involucrata), Gray-head Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata), Purple Beard Tongue (Penstemon cobaea)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation

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FAC-

Season of Interest

•	Mid (May-June)
•	Late (July-frost)

Soil Moisture

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Average

Special Uses

•	Fresh Cut Flower

Sun Exposure

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Full Sun