Coreopsis rosea
Pink Tickseed
You need to register or login to use the plant list.Pink Tickseed is a multi-stemmed, clumping perennial with dense, green foliage. Small, pink-purple, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers are...
Description:
Pink Tickseed is a multi-stemmed, clumping perennial with dense, green foliage. Small, pink-purple, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers are scattered within the vegetation. It blooms all summer, June-September. The native habitat of Pink Tickseed consists of wet, sandy soils. It needs consistent moisture and does not tolerate clay soils. It may self-seed to form a dense groundcover. Use Pink Tickseed in borders, along walkways, in your native plant garden, and in moist meadows.
Plant Details
Other Common Names: Rose Coreopsis
Plant Type: Flower, Perennial
New York Native: Yes
Deer Resistance: High
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Birds
Salt Tolerance: Low to None
Hardiness Zone 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Sandy
Soil Moisture: Medium-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH: Acidic, Slightly Acidic, Neutral
Light Needs of Plant:
Optimal Light: Full Sun
Light Range: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs of Plant:
Soil Moisture: Medium-drained, Well-drained
Drought Tolerance Low
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 1 - 2 ft
Spread: 1.5 - 2.5 ft
Growth Rate: Medium
