whorled tickseed
Also known as: thread-leaf coreopsis; whorled coreopsis
A rhizomatous, clump-forming perennial to around 80cm tall with dark green leaves finely-divided into three thread-like parts. Golden-yellow flowers up to 5cm wide are borne on branched stems from summer into early autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- whorled tickseed (Coreopsis verticillata)
- Genus
- Coreopsis
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- 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 whorled tickseed
Distribution map
Eastern Canada to Southeastern USA
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of whorled tickseed
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whorled tickseed care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut old stems back to their bases as they die back at the end of the year
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown at 13-16°C in late winter or propagate by division in early spring or root basal cuttings in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial 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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