Coreopsis tinctoria Plains Coreopsis

Ohio Native Plant Natural Range

To view the natural range of Coreopsis tinctoria visit the USDSA Natural Resources Conservation Service website.
Turtlehead seeds are enclosed in papery flaky covering


Cultivation Information Plains Coreopsis

Height - 1 to 3 ftFlower Color - red - yellow -orangeBlooms - June - SeptemberSun - Full sun Hardy Zone - Annual Family - Asteraceae
Seed Provenance Coreopsis tinctoria
Everwild Farms - New Auburn, WI - 2011- Nodding Onion Gardens 2012 - 2014

Plains Coreopsis

Wildlife Significance Plains Coreopsis

Seeds - Enjoyed by small mammals, birds Nectar/pollen Source - For long and short-tongued bees, wasps, butterflies, skippers
 For detailed Information visit the Illinois Wildflower site.
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Photo by Jeff Tome, Senior Naturalist at the Audubon Center and Sanctuary in Jamestown, New York
Baltimore Checkerspot
Propagation Notes Coreopsis tinctoria
Storage - Dry in refrigerator until planting
Seeds planted - 2-9-2012Sprouted - 2-18 -2012 - Many Night indoors Temperature - 61 - 63°F
Day indoors Temperature - 64 - 65°F -Under florescent lights