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