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Coreopsis Seeds - Plains
SEEDS PER POUND
1,400,000

SEASON
Annual

USDA ZONES
3 - 10

HEIGHT
24 - 30 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Mid to late summer

BLOOM COLOR
Bi-color

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 6.2 - 7.2

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

HOUSE PLANT
No
SEEDS PER POUND
221,000

SEASON
Perennial

USDA ZONES
3 - 9

HEIGHT
18 - 30 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Summer and fall

BLOOM COLOR
Yellow

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun

SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 6.8

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

HOUSE PLANT
No

SEASON
Perennial

USDA ZONES
4 - 9

HEIGHT
18 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Summer and fall

BLOOM COLOR
Yellow

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun

SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 6.2 - 7.2

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

HOUSE PLANT
No

AAS WINNER
1989

SEASON
Perennial

USDA ZONES
4 - 9

HEIGHT
8 - 16 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Early Summer to early Fall

BLOOM COLOR
PInk

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun

SOIL TYPE
Average, moist, well-draining soils

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

HOUSE PLANT
No
About...
Coreopsis (Coreopsis Tinctoria) - One of the most popular drought tolerant wildflowers grown in the United States is also one of the easiest to grow from flower seeds. Used primarily for xeriscape landscape beautification, it brightens up any setting. The flower is bi-color with bright yellow tips on the petals and red centers.
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Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
60F - 65F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
15 - 30 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes

DEPTH
1/16 inch

SOWING RATE
1/2 ounce per 1,000 square feet or 2 pounds per acre

MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING
24 inches









Coreopsis (Coreopsis Tinctoria) - One of the most popular drought tolerant wildflowers grown in the United States is also one of the easiest to grow from flower seeds. Used primarily for xeriscape landscape beautification, it brightens up any setting. The Plains Coreopsis flower is bi-color with bright yellow tips on the petals and red centers. It is great for cutting, and each stem adds a whole flush of small flowers to arrangements. Butterflies love the nectar of Coreopsis blooms.
Directly sow Plains Coreopsis seeds outdoors in spring into a prepared seed bed. Soil should be loosened and weed free. Press the flower seeds into the soil and lightly cover. Keep the seed moist until germination. Plains Coreopsis is perhaps the very best native annual for re-seeding.
Common Questions
Does coreopsis attract pollinators?
Yes, butterflies in particular love coreopsis.
Is coreopsis deer resistant?
Yes, coreopsis can be deer resistant.
What happens to coreopsis in the winter?
Coreopsis goes dormant in the winter and all the above ground parts die back and shrivel.
Are coreopsis plants easy to care for?
Yes, coreopsis plants do not require much attention and tend to thrive on a bit of neglect.
How long can coreopsis last?
Coreopsis plants can remain in good health for up to five years. At that point, while the plant may not die off, it will slowly deteriorate, producing fewer blooms and new growth. Replace/reseed your coreopsis plants every few years.
How fast does coreopsis grow?
Coreopsis plants grow moderately fast and will establish themselves in your garden within a few months. However, when started from seed, coreopsis will not flower until their second year.
Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
65 - 70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
20 - 30 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes

DEPTH
1/16 inch

SOWING RATE
5 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 13 pounds per acre

MOISTURE
Keep seed moist until germination

PLANT SPACING
18 - 24 inches









Coreopsis (Coreopsis Lanceolata) - Grown from flower seeds, this is a reliable perennial that has a long bloom season. Commonly called Lanceleaf Coreopsis, it is native to a large portion of the United States and is golden colored and a great performer. It can be used in many natural settings, beautification of fields, and in the flower garden as well. Tolerant of heat, drought, & humidity. This clumping Coreopsis plant produces masses of 2 inch golden yellow, fringed blooms that have a reddish brown eye. The long, shiny lance-shaped leaves are nearly 4 inches long, and the foliage provides a wonderful back-drop for the lovely yellow blooms. Great for xeriscape landscaping.
Common Questions
Does lance leaf coreopsis spread?
If you don’t want it to spread, remove the spent flowerheads before they turn into seeds.
Does coreopsis attract pollinators?
Yes, butterflies in particular love coreopsis.
Is coreopsis deer resistant?
Yes, coreopsis can be deer resistant.
What happens to coreopsis in the winter?
Coreopsis goes dormant in the winter and all the above ground parts die back and shrivel.
Is lance leaf coreopsis invasive?
It is native to the United States and thus not invasive.
Are coreopsis plants easy to care for?
Yes, coreopsis plants do not require much attention and tend to thrive on a bit of neglect.
How long can coreopsis last?
Coreopsis plants can remain in good health for up to five years. At that point, while the plant may not die off, it will slowly deteriorate, producing fewer blooms and new growth. Replace/reseed your coreopsis plants every few years.
How fast does coreopsis grow?
Coreopsis plants grow moderately fast and will establish themselves in your garden within a few months. However, when started from seed, coreopsis will not flower until their second year.
Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
65F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 28 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes

DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING
18 inches









Coreopsis (Coreopsis Grandiflora Early Sunrise) - Start Coreopsis seeds in spring for blooms the first season! Early Sunrise is such an excellent performer that it won the AAS Gold Medal. It has a proven record of glorious blooms lasting for a long season. It is known for blooming earlier than other varieties of Coreopsis, and it has large 2 inch double golden yellow blooms.
1989 AAS Winner - Attractive, compact, uniform plants grow about 18 inches high with a 15-inch spread. Foliage is glossy, green and healthy looking. The charming semi-double flowers, about 2 inches across, are bright gold – and so intense they capture the eye even at a distance. Most stems are about 8 to 10 inches long, providing a wealth of long-lasting flowers for informal bouquets. After a dazzling profusion of blooms in late spring, Early Sunrise Coreopsis continues producing flowers through most of the summer, especially rewarding gardeners who take the trouble to pick off the spent blooms. With ordinary care, including a light application of fertilizer in spring, Early Sunrise will thrive for many years. Early Sunrise is also the recipient of the Fleuroselect Gold Medal award for performance in European trials.
Common Questions
Why didn’t my coreopsis bloom from seed?
Early Sunrise will bloom from seed the first year if sown early, but otherwise coreopsis blooms the second year from sowing. Also, the plant needs full sun and a well-drained soil to perform well, and should not be over fertilized.
Can I grow coreopsis in containers?
Yes, coreopsis is ideal for containers.
Does coreopsis attract pollinators?
Yes, butterflies in particular love coreopsis.
Is coreopsis deer resistant?
Yes, coreopsis can be deer resistant.
Do I have to deadhead coreopsis?
Yes, coreopsis will bloom longer with deadheading.
Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
65F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 28 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes

DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING
24 - 36 inches









Coreopsis (Coreopsis Rosea American Dream) - Rosy-pink, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers cover the fine-textured foliage from summer to fall. A fine addition to perennial borders, xeriscape landscaping, or mixed containers. Spreads slowly by rhizomes and self-seeding to form an effective small-scale groundcover. An excellent North American native to attract butterflies to pollinator gardens.
Common Questions
Why didn’t my coreopsis bloom from seed?
Early Sunrise will bloom from seed the first year if sown early, but otherwise coreopsis blooms the second year from sowing. Also, the plant needs full sun and a well-drained soil to perform well, and should not be over fertilized.
Can I grow coreopsis in containers?
Yes, coreopsis is ideal for containers.
Does coreopsis attract pollinators?
Yes, butterflies in particular love coreopsis.
Is coreopsis deer resistant?
Yes, coreopsis can be deer resistant.
Do I have to deadhead coreopsis?
Yes, coreopsis will bloom longer with deadheading.