Found in the Americas, especially in south-western U.S.A. and Mexico, the 80-odd annuals and perennials in this daisy family (Asteraceae) genus are heavy-flowering compact plants that are indispensable for summer color. Most are tall shrubby plants, with narrow leaves that can be lobed. The flowers of the species are nearly always golden yellow, though garden forms occur in many shades. The tips of the ray florets are often toothed as if cut with pinking shears. The flowers of some species yield a golden orange dye. Both the common name of tickseed and the meaning of the Greek word koreopsis (bug-like), from which the genus name is derived, refer to the appearance of small black seeds.
CULTIVATION
Plant in a sunny position with light well-drained soil. Coreopsis species flower better with summer moisture but are quite drought tolerant. All may be raised from seed, and the perennials will also grow from divisions or small basal cuttings of non-flowering stemps.
Top Tip
Coreopsis flowers are both pretty and extremely versatile. They are equally at home in a meadow garden, a herbaceous border, or in a cut flower arrangement.
CULTIVATION
Plant in a sunny position with light well-drained soil. Coreopsis species flower better with summer moisture but are quite drought tolerant. All may be raised from seed, and the perennials will also grow from divisions or small basal cuttings of non-flowering stemps.
Top Tip
Coreopsis flowers are both pretty and extremely versatile. They are equally at home in a meadow garden, a herbaceous border, or in a cut flower arrangement.
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