Annual
Columbia Tickseed
Coreopsis tinctoria var. atkinsonia
$7.00
About this plant
Coreopsis tinctoria
Type: Annual · Family: Asteraceae · Native Region: Pacific Northwest
Columbia Tickseed (AKA Plains Coreopsis) is a whimsical, fast growing annual wildflower common in gardens all over Turtle Island. Ssp. Atkinsonia is our native subspecies, and prolificly grows in moist sandy soils along the Columbia River Valley. Coreopsis is a powerful dye plant, and is popular with weavers and woolers for her light yellow to burnt umber hues. Coreopsis readily reseeds in well draining, moist soils, and makes an excellent companion plant in irrigated gardens.
Growing Conditions
- Sun: Sun to Part Shade
- Water: Dry to Medium
- Soil: well drained, sandy
- Bloom Time: June - July
- Mature Size: 2–2 ft tall, 2–2 ft wide
Attributes
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Birds
- Attracts Butterflies
- Fire Resistant
- Portland Approved Plant List
Landscape Use
Mixed Shrub Border, Rain Garden, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Hedgerow / Wildlife Corridor, Pollinator Garden, Wetland / Riparian