ear-leaved tickseed
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A bushy, upright perennial, up to around 80cm high, with oval-shaped green leaves, often with two smaller lobes near the base. Bright yellow, daisy-like flowers, around 5cm across and with toothed edges to the petals, are borne on tall, slender stems from late spring into early summer. Plants spread by stolons to form clumps over time
Scientific classification
- Species
- ear-leaved tickseed (Coreopsis auriculata)
- Genus
- Coreopsis
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy · Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of ear-leaved tickseed
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of ear-leaved tickseed
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ear-leaved tickseed care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allow slight drying between waterings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allow slight drying between waterings
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight balanced feed in spring and during bloom
Pruning
PruningDeadhead to promote further flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, under cover in late winter or in situ in spring, or by division or basal root cuttings in spring
Growing
GrowingThrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun, but will tolerate some light shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and snails
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