dyer's tickseed

Also known as: Nuttal weed

An upright, fast-growing annual, with lance-shaped leaves, reaching a height of 1m by the end of the season. From summer into early autumn, daisy-like bright yellow flowerheads with red centres are borne on branching stems

dyer's tickseed

Scientific classification

Species
dyer's tickseed (Coreopsis tinctoria)
Genus
Coreopsis
Family
Asteraceae
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Toxicity
Annual Biennial
Plant type
0.5-1 metres
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Bushy
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full sun
Sunlight
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of dyer's tickseed

Distribution map

Northern America

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of dyer's tickseed

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dyer's tickseed care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering
Full sun
Sunlight
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flower display

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Growing

Grows best in a fertile, well-drained soil in full sun

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Pests

Generally trouble free

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