Cinnamon Coreopsis Seeds
Our own farm-grown Cinnamon Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria) seeds for organic growing.
All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals; and are open-pollinated, hybrid-free and GMO-free.
1 pkg (100+ seeds)
Our own farm-grown Cinnamon Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria) seeds for organic growing.
All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals; and are open-pollinated, hybrid-free and GMO-free.
1 pkg (100+ seeds)
Our own farm-grown Cinnamon Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria) seeds for organic growing.
All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals; and are open-pollinated, hybrid-free and GMO-free.
1 pkg (100+ seeds)
Common Names
Cinnamon Coreopsis, Dyer’s Coreopsis, Plains Coreopsis, Tickseed, Calliopsis
Botanical Name
Coreopsis tinctoria (syn Calliopsis bicolor)
Plant Family
Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
Native Range
Southern US
Life Cycle
Annual
Hardiness Zone
2-11
Habit
3-4ft tall and 2ft wide. 2” daisy-like flowers are deep crimson, with yellow and crimson undersides. They bloom prolifically from early summer through frost.
Sun/Soil
Full sun, well-drained soil.
Germination/Sowing
Seeds can be direct sown in fall or spring. They can also be started in flats in the spring and then transplanted out once soil has warmed and all danger of frost has passed.
Growing/Care
The plants are extremely drought tolerant and need little care.
Harvesting
The aerial parts are harvested during the blooming period.
Culinary Uses
Edible flowers.
Medicinal Uses
Coreopsis is used to treat diabetes, infections, and gastrointestinal upset.
Other Uses
Flowers produce a yellow or red dye.
Excellent in cut flower arrangements.
Themes
Apothecary Garden, Low Maintenance, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Pollinators, Container Garden, Cut Flowers, Dye Plant.