PLAINS COREOPSIS
Summary
Coreopsis tinctoria, commonly referred to as Plains Coreopsis, is a widely found and easily grown annual wildflower in the United States. Boasting bright yellow blooms with maroon-hued centers, this plant will add a vibrant and captivating touch to any garden. This variety is a great addition to both cultivated gardens, and natural landscapes such as prairies and meadows. Additionally, it is a maintenance-free choice for roadside planting.
Plant Characteristics
Taxonomy
Zone
- Regional Growing Zone
- 1 - Northwest Coastal, 5 - Midwest, 6 - Northeast Lakes, 7 - Great Lakes South, 8 - Appalacia, 9 - Southeast, 10 - South Florida, 11 - South Texas, 12 - Southwest
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zones
- 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- Temperature Zone
- Warm, Cool, Transitional
Plant Characteristics
- Height
- 12" - 24"
- Bloom Period
- Summer - Fall
- Bloom Color
- Yellow
- Bloom Description
Vibrant yellow blooms with maroon centers.
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green
- Growing Cycle
- Annual
- Sun Requirement
- Full Sun
Plant Information
- Planting Season
- Late-Fall - Winter
- Plant Depth
- 0.25" - .5"
- Minimum Soil Temp for Germination
- 65° F
- Establishment
- Easy
Seed Information
- Seeds Per Pound
- 140,000
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Subkingdom
- Tracheobionta
- Super Division
- Spermatophyta
- Division
- Magnoliophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Subclass
- Asteridae
- Order
- Asterales
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Coreopsis
- Species
- Coreopsis tinctoria
Coverage Area & Available Sizes
How to Use & Apply
This variety is a great addition to both cultivated gardens, and natural landscapes such as prairies and meadows.
