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whorled tickseed

Coreopsis verticillata

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Coreopsis
Family: Asteraceae
Common Names: thread-leaf coreopsis, whorled coreopsis

About this plant

A rhizomatous, clump-forming perennial to around 80cm tall with dark green leaves finely-divided into three thread-like parts. Golden-yellow flowers up to 5cm wide are borne on branched stems from summer into early autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandyClay

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

Cut old stems back to their bases as they die back at the end of the year

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown at 13-16°C in late winter or propagate by division in early spring or root basal cuttings in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverRock GardenBanks SlopesWildflower Meadow

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years