COREOPSIS leavenworthii (Leavenworth's Tickseed)

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COREOPSIS leavenworthii Leavenworth's Tickseed is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to North America and is found in a variety of habitats, including prairies, meadows, and roadsides. Leavenworth's Tickseed typically grows to a height of 30-60 cm and has slender stems that bear bright...
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COREOPSIS leavenworthii Leavenworth's Tickseed is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to North America and is found in a variety of habitats, including prairies, meadows, and roadsides.

Leavenworth's Tickseed typically grows to a height of 30-60 cm and has slender stems that bear bright yellow flowers with a distinct dark center. The blooms are daisy-like and are around 2-3 cm in diameter. The plant blooms profusely throughout the summer and into the early fall. The foliage is green and grows to about 5-10 cm in length.

Leavenworth's Tickseed is a popular garden plant and is often used in wildflower gardens, meadows, and borders. It is easy to grow and maintain and tolerates a range of soils and growing conditions. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.

Easy to grow, the flower flourishes under full sun and possesses the ability to combat deer and drought.  Super attractive to the butterflies, honeybees, and hummingbirds, the yellow color of the flower is enough to win your heart at once. Blooms in summer and spring, the flower, no doubt, can take the beauty of your garden to the next level. 

Number of Seeds Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.)
1OZ 150,000 2,000
1/4LB 600,000 8,000
1/2LB 1,200,000 16,000
1LB 2,400,000 32,000
5LB 12,000,000 160,000

Scientific Name: Coreopsis Leavenworthii

Common Name: Leavenworth's Tickseed

Plant Type: Short-Lived Perennial 

Family: Asteraceae

Native Range:   Florida and Alabama

Full Growth Height: 1-3 ft

Exposure: Full Sun, Full Shade, Partial Shade

Blooming Season: May, June, July

Pollinator: Beneficial insects and Pollinators

Attracts: Birds, Bees

Flower Color: Yellow

Flower: Ray Florets with red Based Disk, Fragrant

Tolerate: Deer, Poor Soil

Water Requirement:  Average     

Soil Type: Well-drained, Sand, Moist

Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline

Garden Uses: Borders, Containers, Indoor Gardens

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