Tickseed
Coreopsis tripteris ‘Gold Standard’
This Keystone, North American native wildflower produces bright lemon-yellow flowers with blue/green foliage. The sturdy stems prevent flopping. This popular sun lover is a good addition to the garden as it attracts pollinators, is drought tolerant and provides a long-lasting cut flower. Contrary to its name, the tickweed does not attract ticks, but was so named because it produces tick like seed capsules which the birds enjoy.
Height: 5’ – 6’
Spread: 2’
Pot size: 6 quarts
Bloom time: Late summer
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Average - Low
Attracts: Butterflies, bees, birds
Deer resistance: Yes
Companion Plants: Purple Coneflower, Butterfly weed, New York aster, False indigo
Little bluestem grass ‘Standing ovation’, Black eyed susan
Photo credit: Glover Perennials
Coreopsis tripteris ‘Gold Standard’
This Keystone, North American native wildflower produces bright lemon-yellow flowers with blue/green foliage. The sturdy stems prevent flopping. This popular sun lover is a good addition to the garden as it attracts pollinators, is drought tolerant and provides a long-lasting cut flower. Contrary to its name, the tickweed does not attract ticks, but was so named because it produces tick like seed capsules which the birds enjoy.
Height: 5’ – 6’
Spread: 2’
Pot size: 6 quarts
Bloom time: Late summer
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Average - Low
Attracts: Butterflies, bees, birds
Deer resistance: Yes
Companion Plants: Purple Coneflower, Butterfly weed, New York aster, False indigo
Little bluestem grass ‘Standing ovation’, Black eyed susan
Photo credit: Glover Perennials
Coreopsis tripteris ‘Gold Standard’
This Keystone, North American native wildflower produces bright lemon-yellow flowers with blue/green foliage. The sturdy stems prevent flopping. This popular sun lover is a good addition to the garden as it attracts pollinators, is drought tolerant and provides a long-lasting cut flower. Contrary to its name, the tickweed does not attract ticks, but was so named because it produces tick like seed capsules which the birds enjoy.
Height: 5’ – 6’
Spread: 2’
Pot size: 6 quarts
Bloom time: Late summer
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Average - Low
Attracts: Butterflies, bees, birds
Deer resistance: Yes
Companion Plants: Purple Coneflower, Butterfly weed, New York aster, False indigo
Little bluestem grass ‘Standing ovation’, Black eyed susan
Photo credit: Glover Perennials