Coreopsis, Plains Coreopsis, Tickseed
Coreopsistinctoria 'Tiger Stripe'

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Coreopsis (kor-ee-OP-sis)
Species: tinctoria (tink-TOR-ee-uh)
Cultivar: Tiger Stripe
Additional cultivar information: (aka Tiger Flowered)

Category

Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Red
Scarlet (dark red)

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored