Stiff Coreopsis
The highly popular Stiff Coreopsis, Coreopsis palmata, sports bright yellow flowers for 3 - 4 weeks in the heat of mid-summer. The underground rhizomes spread to form a dense mat, making it excellent for stabilizing dry, sunny slopes and even sand …
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
|---|---|
| Soil Moisture | Dry, Medium |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Height | 2' - 3' |
| Bloom Color | Yellow |
| Bloom Time | June, July, Aug |
| Spacing | 1' |
| Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Root Type | Rhizome |
| Benefits | Butterflies, Pollinators, Deer Resistant |
The highly popular Stiff Coreopsis, Coreopsis palmata, sports bright yellow flowers for 3 - 4 weeks in the heat of mid-summer. The underground rhizomes spread to form a dense mat, making it excellent for stabilizing dry, sunny slopes and even sand dunes. This deer resistant native is perfect for the most difficult dry soils. Other common names include Tickseed and Prairie Coreopsis.
Host plant for several small species of moths, including the Wavy-Lined Emerald. As many as 22 native bee species rely on plants in the Coreopsis genus.
