General Information

  • Category- Flower
  • Binomial Name- Coreopsis
  • Common Names- Tickseed
  • Spread- 24 inches**
  • Height- 20 inches**
  • Average Production- 20-40 flowers per plant
  • Days to Maturity- 60-90 days*

Environmental Requirements

  • Soil-  Slightly moist, well-drained soils
  • Soil pH- 5.0-6.0
  • Soil Moisture- 15%
  • Sun Requirements- Full Sun
  • Best Time to Plant-  Autumn-Winter
  • Temperature range- 20-30 Celsius

Tips to Grow Tickseed

  1. Arrange good quality tickseed seeds.
  2. The soil should be evenly moist, but not wet or soggy. It should be well drained.
  3. Sow seeds 1/2 inch deep in the soil. Seedling emerge in 15-20 days. It is the time to replant the seedlings.
  4. Apply a light mulch layer on top of the soil (1-2 inches) to conserve water and reduce weeds for better growth.
  5. Many gardeners do not cut back perennial flower seed heads in the fall, but wait until early spring before the new foliage appears. This provides food for wildlife over the winter.
  6. The cut flowers are long-lasting and a welcome addition to fresh arrangements.

** The values are standard values but might change a bit.

*To get flowers quickly, the users can buy plants from nursery.

Flowers