Coreopsis from the Greek meaning "having the appearance of a bug", referring to the buglike shape of the seeds.
Found throughout the Tallgrass Region, large yellow flowers bloom from June through July. Beekeepers use this species as a good source of honey.
Sun Exposure | Prairie |
Soil Moisture | Dry Mesic, Dry |
Bloom Time | Summer June, July, August |
Bloom Color | Yellow |
Max Height | 2 feet |
Wetland Code | UPL |
Germ Code | C(30) |
Seeds Per Packet | 250 |
Seeds Per Ounce | 20,000 |
Edible Uses: Unknown
Medicinal Uses: Unknown
Herbal Uses: Unknown