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Coreopsis (Tickseed) Care Guide

Coreopsis verticillata

perennialZones 4–9nativedeer resistant

Airy, thread-like foliage topped with cheerful yellow daisy flowers from late spring to fall. Native, drought tolerant, and extremely low maintenance.

At a glance

Season-by-season care

Spring

Remove old stems Early spring

Cut back dried stems from last year to make way for fresh growth.

Summer

Shear for rebloom Mid-summer

Shear plants by half after the first heavy bloom to promote a fresh flush of flowers.

Fall

Leave seed heads Fall

Allow seed heads to remain for bird food and self-sowing.

Ecological value

Native wildflower providing nectar for small butterflies and native bees. Seeds eaten by sparrows and finches.

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Sources: Purdue University Turfgrass Science: Use Growing Degree Days to Better Time Your Applications · University of Missouri Extension: Cool-Season Grasses: Lawn Maintenance Calendar · University of Minnesota Extension: Pre-emergent Herbicides for Crabgrass Control in Lawns