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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeperennial
Distribution
Coreopsis verticillata
whorled tickseed
Flower Color
Description
A rhizomatous, clump-forming perennial to around 80cm tall with dark green leaves finely-divided into three thread-like parts. Golden-yellow flowers up to 5cm wide are borne on branched stems from summer into early autumn
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
LoamSandChalk
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H7
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 5-9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Cottage and informal gardenPrairie plantingWildlife gardensWildflower meadowCity and courtyard gardensCut flowersFlower borders and beds