Plains Coreopsis Seeds - Tall Red Coreopsis tinctoria
- Annual; Grows 12-36 Inches
- North American Native Wildflower
- Adaptable to both Sun and partial Shade
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Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.
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Product Description
Plains Coreopsis Seeds - "Tall Red"
The lofty, crimson beauty, Tall Red Plains Coreopsis, grows as a native in many areas. You might think your Tall Red Plains Coreopsis grows like a weed due to its rapid maturation! Although the Tall Red Plains Coreopsis cannot tolerate heat and humidity, it thrives in soils of differing qualities and contents.
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Fast Facts
Name: Plains Coreopsis Seeds - Tall Red Botanical Name: Coreopsis tinctoria Life Cycle: Annual Light Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Sun Planting Season: Spring Plant Type: North American Native, Radial Flower Shape with Notched Petals, Upright Multi-Stemmed Habit, Pinnately-Compound Foliage Features: Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Extended Bloom Time Color: Red Blooms: Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall Days to Maturity: 60-90 Days Plant Height: 36 inches Plant Spacing: 8-12 inches Planting Depth: 1/4 inch Sowing Method: Direct Sow Cold Stratification: No Seeds per Pound: 998, 600 Hardiness Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Ships: Year Round -
Planting Instructions
Found naturally on bottomlands with ample moisture, the Tall Red Plains Coreopsis is adapted to all by the driest soil types. It does best on well-drained soil in full sun, but it will tolerate light shade.
If you live in an area with strong winters, you must plant your Tall Red Plains Coreopsis seeds in the spring, but a fall planting is possible if winters are mild. This annual will bloom from mid-summer to mid-fall.
Sow your Tall Red Plain Coreopsis seeds directly outside on a firm soil bed. It will germinate best if a clean tilled site is firmed with a roller or finishing harrow. Broadcast or shallowly drill 1 to 2 pounds of seed per acre (1 to 2 grams per 100 square feet.) Plant growth and seed production is increased by fertilizer. Fertilizer should be applies according to soil test recommendations. If test results are not available, a rate of 3.5 to 5.5 ounces per 100 square feet (100 to 150 pounds per acre) of 13-13-13 should be applied in the spring before flowering occurs.
The Tall Red Plains Coreopsis only requires average watering. Water regularly, but be sure you do not over water.
Bees, butterflies and birds are attracted to the Tall Red Plains Coreopsis.
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Seed Coverage
Amount Recommended Coverage Packet Up to 80 Sq. Ft Ounce Package Up to 625 Sq. Ft 1/4 Pound Package Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft 1 Pound Sack Up to10,000 Sq. Ft 5 Pound Sack Up to 1.3 Acres
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