Coreopsis tripteris

Common Name
Tall coreopsis
Tall tickseed
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
10.0
Width (ft)
2.0 - 8.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5, 6, 7, 8

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Additional Info

hese yellow flowers resemble the flower Black-eyed Susan but in a mini version, and can be found in thickets and woodland edges. Frequent in the piedmont; infrequent to rare in the coastal Plain and mountains.

Wildlife value: Pollinators love this plant, and birds relish the seeds. 

Flower Color
Gold/Yellow
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Late Summer
Light Requirements
Full sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Dry
Deer Resitant
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Top 30 for Pollen Specialist Bees?
Yes
Number of Pollen Specialist Bees that Rely on this Genus
22
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