Coreopsis (Tickseed)
Coreopsis tinctoria · Asteraceae
| Type | perennial (companion layer) |
|---|---|
| Mature size | 2.5 ft tall × 2 ft wide |
| Sun | FS (full sun) |
| Water | L (low) |
| Deer resistance | high |
| Drought tolerance | high |
| Hardiness | 3-9 |
| Maintenance | low |
| Edible | yes |
| Nitrogen fixing | no |
| Bloom | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct |
| Harvest | — |
| Expected yield | 0 lb/yr |
| Source | Companionplants.com; CPI 2026 spring list |
Planning price
$9.00 per plant estimated
planning estimate · Coreopsis (Tickseed)
No local nursery line found for this plant; planning range only.
Design notes
Self-seeding annual/perennial, blooms for five months, excellent near the house.
Historic uses
Native coreopsis used as a decoction for sore mouth and as a wash for skin; teas for indigestion.
Scoring
| Ornamental | 8/10 |
|---|---|
| Disease resistance | 8/10 |
| Sweetness of harvest | 0/10 |
| Complexity of care | 0/10 |
| Medicinal value | 3/10 |
Shared plant library
These records are stored once at /home/chris/.gardenway/plant-library.json and
reused by every design and project on this machine, so the same species does not have
to be researched again.
Where this is used
| Draft | Zone | Qty | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draft 1 - Balanced Food Forest | A | 4 | Cheerful long-season native. |
| Draft 1 - Balanced Food Forest | B | 4 | Fills the front edge. |