Coreopsis, Plains Coreopsis Seeds – Heirloom, Native

Variety Info.:

Botanical Name: Coreopsis tinctoria

Family: Asteraceae

Native: North America

Hardiness: Annual

Plant Dimensions: 12″–24″ tall

Variety Information: 1″–2″, bright yellow blossoms with mahogany red centers. Rarely pure mahogany.

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Bloom Period: Summer to frost

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant

Sowing Info.:

When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date.

When to Start Inside: 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date.

Days to Emerge: 5–10 days

Seed Depth: Press into surface

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12″

Thinning: When 1″ tall, thin to 1 every 12″

Growing Info.:

Harvesting: For longest vase life, cut stems just as flower buds begin to open.