Loading... Please wait...Prairie Coreopsis, Tickseed, Stiff Tickseed, Stiff Coreopsis"
Coreopsis from the Greek meaning "having the appearance of a bug", referring to the buglike shape of the seeds. Palmata means "palmate", like fingers radiating out from the palm of one's hand; refers to the shape of the leaves.
Beekeepers use this species as a good source of honey.
Found throughout the Tallgrass Region on mesic to dry prairies. Yellow flowers up to 2 inches across, rays have a notch at the tip, blooms from June through July.
| Sun Exposure | Prairie, Savanna |
| Soil Moisture | Mesic, Dry Mesic, Dry |
| Bloom Time | Summer June, July, August |
| Bloom Color | Yellow |
| Max Height | 2 feet |
| Wetland Code | FACU |
| Germ Code | C(60),M |
| Seeds Per Packet | 200 |
| Seeds Per Ounce | 10,000 |
Edible Uses: Unknown
Medicinal Uses: Unknown
Herbal Uses: Unknown