PLAIN Coreopsis,Flowers seed ,TALL Tickseed,

As its name implies, Coreopsis tripteris (Tall Coreopsis) stands quite tall reaching heights of 7' and in some cases up to 9'.  Arranged in a flat-topped cluster, the flowers comprise a disk of yellow, deepening to purple-red. The leaves are divided into three lobes.

Coreopsis plants love the summer sun and heat. They are fairly drought tolerant once they are well-established. They are not too picky about soil, but it does need to drain well. Deadheading helps to encourage continuous blooms up until the first frost. Coreopsis care includes leaving new fall growth at the base of the Coreopsis plant for wintering over and dividing the plant every 2 - 3 years. Directly sow Coreopsis flower seed outdoors in spring into a prepared seed bed. Soil should be loosened and weed free. Press the Coreopsis seeds into the soil but do not cover them. Keep the Coreopsis seed moist until germination. Coreopsis Early Sunrise will bloom the first year after sowing flower seed.

• Season: Perennial
• USDA Zones: 4 - 9
• Height: 18 - 24 inches
• Bloom Season: Summer and fall
• Bloom Color: Yellow
• Environment: Full sun
• Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 6.2 - 7.2
• Deer Resistant: Yes
• 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 inche