Coreopsis auriculata

Eared Coreopsis

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Common Name: 

Eared Coreopsis

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

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Maximum temperature: 

40°C

Minimum temperature: 

10°C

Maximum height: 

90 cm

Eared Coreopsis (Coreopsis auriculata) - Description

Coreopsis auriculata (Mouse-ear Tickseed) is a plant species of the genus coreopsis in Asteraceae. Coreopsis species are commonly called Tickseeds. This species is perennial growing from 10–30 cm (4-12 inches) tall and sometimes to 60+ cm (30 inches). Pants with rounded yellow colored flowers bloom in spring and early summer.

Eared Coreopsis (Coreopsis auriculata) - Blooming

Flower colors vary in this genus but include yellow, orange, maroon and red. Coreopsis produces daisy-like flowerheads that attract bees. Deadhead to lengthen flowering period.

Eared Coreopsis (Coreopsis auriculata) - Growth

Annuals and perennials. These easy to grow plants need full sun or partial shade. Many perennials are grown as annuals. Grow Coreopsis in borders that are herbaceous, annual, or mixed.

Eared Coreopsis (Coreopsis auriculata) - Planting

Easily sown by seed. Once established, the plant will self sow itself. Perennial members of this genus can also be divided for propagation. Division entails propagating a plant by splitting it into 2 or more parts. Each part has its own root system and more than one shoot or dormant bud.

Eared Coreopsis (Coreopsis auriculata) - Pest

Snails and slugs. Other problems include aster yellows, fungal and bacterial spots, rust, flower blight, powdery mildew, and downy mildew.

Eared Coreopsis (Coreopsis auriculata) - Soil and irrigation

Most species require little to moderate water. Does best with well-draining soils.

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