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(Coreopsis nuecensis)
Crown Tickseed (Coreopsis nuecensis)
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Robert Creech
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Photo by: Robert Creech | License Type: Public Domain | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ | Rights Holder: Robert Creech | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2019-03-16T15:40:42-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Coreopsis nuecensis, commonly known as Crown Tickseed, is an annual herb native to the sandy soils of open woodlands and prairies in the Southeastern USA and Northeastern Mexico. It typically grows to a height of 3-7 feet (0.9-2.1 meters) and a width of 2 feet (0.6 meters). Crown Tickseed is characterized by its upright form and profuse blooming of bright yellow, daisy-like flowers during the summer months, which are highly attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Crown Tickseed is valued for its drought tolerance and its ability to thrive in poor, well-drained soils, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and naturalistic plantings. It is often used in wildflower gardens, as a border plant, or for adding color to meadows. While it prefers full sun, it can tolerate light shade. This plant is relatively low-maintenance, but deadheading can encourage more blooms. It is not commonly afflicted by diseases or pests, though it can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered. Crown Tickseed is also appreciated for its role in supporting local ecosystems by providing nectar for pollinators.CC BY-SA 4.0
Crown Tickseed is valued for its drought tolerance and its ability to thrive in poor, well-drained soils, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and naturalistic plantings. It is often used in wildflower gardens, as a border plant, or for adding color to meadows. While it prefers full sun, it can tolerate light shade. This plant is relatively low-maintenance, but deadheading can encourage more blooms. It is not commonly afflicted by diseases or pests, though it can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered. Crown Tickseed is also appreciated for its role in supporting local ecosystems by providing nectar for pollinators.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1-1.5 feet
- Width: 1-2 feet
- Growth Rate: Rapid
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention:
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Groundcover, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Open woodlands and prairies in the Southeastern USA and Northeastern Mexico
Other Names
Common Names: Crowned Beggarticks
Scientific Names: , Coreopsis nuecensis, Coreopsis nuecensoides, Bidens trichosperma var. aurea, Coreopsis coronata var. coronata,
GBIF Accepted Name: Coreopsis nuecensis A.Heller