Plains Coreopsis
Coreopsis tinctoria
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Annual |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Medium water |
| Sun | Full sun or part shade |
| Pollinators | Bees, butterflies and nectar insects |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
1' - 2' rarely up to 5' |
| Flowering Season | April - June |
| Flower Color | Yellow / Maroon |
| Leaf Description | Pinnate leaves that are lance shaped, long and thin. |
| Fruit | Dry single seeded fruit that does not open when mature (achene), sometimes have small wings. |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Description | A very widespread and hardy plant that has naturalized through most of the US. Very popular as an ornamental, this annual will often reseed and is a source of food for birds. Sow in late fall or the following spring. |
