A season-long bloomer in bright, partly shaded locations. Great species to add yellow color in well drained locations, full sun to half-day shade.
Native Plant Database
Header Photo: Mervin Wallace
Star Tickseed
Coreopsis pubescens
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennials
Native Environment: Savanna / Woodland
Season of Interest: Mid (May - June), Late (July - frost)
Main Color: Yellow
Fall Color:
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Medium Sun/Average Shade

Soil
Moisture
Moderate

Nature Attracting
Butterfly, Pollinators/Beneficial Insects

Wildlife Benefit
Butterfly / Moth Nectar, Food/Pollinators

Animal
Resistance
Size
Height:
18 to
36
inches
Spread:
18 to
30
inches
Size
Height: 18 to
36
inches
Spread: 18 to
30
inches
Size
Height: 18 to
36
inches
Spread: 18 to
30
inches
Typical Landscape Use
Shade gardens, pollinator and butterfly gardens. Use in lightly shaded flower gardens to provide months of bright yellow flowers.
Establishment and Care Instructions
Use in well drained, partly shaded locations. Tolerant of a wide range of soil types and moisture. Cut back in summer to promote compact growth and longer flowering.
Special Features
Special Usage
Basic Description
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