Largeflower Tickseed
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Coreopsis grandiflora 'Heliot'
Also known as Largeflower Tickseed, Large-flower Tickseed, Common Coreopsis
Coreopsis grandiflora, commonly known as large-flowered tickseed, can be found in prairies, meadows, open woods, thickets, roadsides, and open ground from Florida to Texas and New Mexico north to Georgia, Missouri, and Kansas. Growing in clumps, it reaches a height of 2'. This flower resembles a daisy, featuring deep yellow rays surrounding a golden yellow disk in the center. A single flower appears atop a slender, upright stem, which may grow up to 2' in height.
A flower's bloom period is typically from late spring through late summer and sometimes into autumn. However, the bloom period can be much shorter if the flowers are not regularly deadheaded. The upper leaves are pinnatifid and deeply lobed, while the lower leaves are linear and lobeless. Coreopsis has spread north of its native range through introduction and garden escapes in the eastern and central U.S.
It thrives in dry to medium moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Thrives in poor, sandy, or rocky soils with good drainage. Tolerant of heat, humidity, and drought. Prompt deadheading of spent flower stalks encourages additional bloom and prevents unwanted self-seeding. Freely self-seeds and can become somewhat weedy. It also spreads by rhizomes. Plants are slightly short-lived, and self-seeding helps perpetuate good planting in the garden. Plants may be cut back hard in summer if foliage sprawls or becomes unkempt. When grown in borders or other formal garden areas, division may be needed every 2-3 years to maintain robustness. They may be grown as annuals.
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Height: 1.5’-2.5'
Spread 1’-2’
Bloom: June-August
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low, Medium
Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Origin: Central and Eastern North America
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
