Dyer's Coreopsis Seeds

Common Names
Dyer’s Coreopsis, Plains Coreopsis, Golden Coreopsis, Golden Tickseed, Calliopsis, Goldenwave

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 1-1.5ft wide. 2” daisy-like flowers are golden-yellow with deep-maroon centres. 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. They tend to be tall and only a foot or so wide, so look good planted together in groups to fill out the space. They also sometimes need staking, so planting up against a fence is a good idea if available. The plants will self-seed and return year after year.

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.