Plains Coreopsis Seeds Coreopsis tinctoria
- Annual; Grows 12-36 Inches
- North American Native Wildflower
- Adaptable to both Sun and partial Shade
Shipping Schedule
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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| Zone 6 | Early April |
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| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
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Product Description
Plains Coreospis Seeds - Calliopsis Seed
Plains Coreopsis (also known as “Calliopsis”) is a tremendously resilient wildflower that can grow in just about any region and most soil conditions. A very generous bloomer, it is a staple of virtually any meadow garden.
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Fast Facts
Name: Plains Coreopsis Seeds 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: Yellow, 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 Packet: 500 mg 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 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 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 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 Plains Coreopsis only requires average watering. Water regularly, but be sure you do not over water.
Bees, butterflies and birds are attracted to the 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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