Botanical name
Coreopsis verticillata
Other names
Tickseed, Threadleaf tickseed, Threadleaf coreopsis, Thread-leaf coreopsis
Genus
Coreopsis
Species
C. verticillata – C. verticillata is a bushy, slowly-spreading, rhizomatous perennial with branching stems bearing pinnate leaves divided into three linear, mid-green leaflets and, loose clusters of yellow flower heads in summer.
Native to
Southeastern United States
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Bushy
COLOUR
Flower
Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Snails , Slugs
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to encourage dense, compact growth. Cut right back in autumn.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
WHERE TO GROW
Coreopsis verticillata (Tickseed) will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wildlife, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging
Cultivation
Prefers fertile, well-drained soil in full or part sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
