Coreopsis verticillata

Asteraceae

Tickweed

Bushy herbaceous perenial to .5m high by .3m wide. Multiple stems bear dark green, finely divided leaves in whorls of three. Numerous small and star-like yellow flower heads occur in summer.

Uses

Long-flowering perennial suitable for cottage gardens, perennial borders and rockeries.

Culture

Suitable for full sun in a cool or temperate climate. Prefers well-drained soils. Tolerates frost, coastal conditions and infertile soils. Propagate by division in spring.

Propagation

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Cultivars

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Plant Health

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More info

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