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(Coreopsis tripteris)
Tall Tickseed (Coreopsis tripteris)
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Photo by: botanygirl | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: botanygirl | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2017-08-02T13:04:07-07:00 |
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Summary
Coreopsis tripteris, commonly known as Tall Tickseed, is a deciduous perennial herb native to a variety of habitats including open woodlands, prairies, plains, and forest edges in the Central and Eastern USA, as well as Ontario, Canada. It typically grows to nearly 100 cm (40 inches) in height, but can occasionally reach up to 200 cm (80 inches). The plant has an upright form with leaves mostly divided into three leaflets, which are smooth-edged to lobed and several centimeters long. From mid to late summer, Tall Tickseed produces flower heads with bright yellow ray florets that are 1 to 2 cm (0.4 to 0.8 in) long, sometimes longer, surrounding a center packed with disc florets in shades of reddish-brown to purplish. The flowers are quite showy and attract a variety of pollinators.
Tall Tickseed is valued for its vertical accent in the garden, its drought tolerance once established, and its ability to thrive with minimal care, making it a popular choice for naturalistic plantings and wildflower gardens. It is also used in borders and as a cut flower due to its long stems and vibrant blooms. This species prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade and is adaptable to various soil types, though it performs best in soils with medium drainage. While generally pest and disease-free, powdery mildew can sometimes be a problem in humid conditions. Tall Tickseed can spread by short, stout rhizomes, but it is not typically aggressive.CC BY-SA 4.0
Tall Tickseed is valued for its vertical accent in the garden, its drought tolerance once established, and its ability to thrive with minimal care, making it a popular choice for naturalistic plantings and wildflower gardens. It is also used in borders and as a cut flower due to its long stems and vibrant blooms. This species prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade and is adaptable to various soil types, though it performs best in soils with medium drainage. While generally pest and disease-free, powdery mildew can sometimes be a problem in humid conditions. Tall Tickseed can spread by short, stout rhizomes, but it is not typically aggressive.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 4-9 feet
- Width: 2-8 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
Open woodlands, prairies, plains, and forest edges
Other Names
Common Names: Atlantic Coreopsis , Tall Coreopsis , Hohes Mädchenauge
Scientific Names: Coreopsis tripteris , Coreopsis tripteris var. deamii , Chrysostemma tripteris , Coreopsis tripteris var. tripteris , Coreopsis tripteris var. smithii , Coreopsis tripteris var. intercedens , Coreopsis tripteris var. subrhomboidea , Anacis tripteris , Bidens tripteris
GBIF Accepted Name: Coreopsis tripteris L.