Alphabetical Plant Listing

Coreopsis palmata (Stiff Tickseed)

Stiff Tickseed, Stiff Coreopsis, Finger Coreopsis


Spreading into spectacular masses of yellow flowers, Coreopsis palmata (Stiff Tickseed) is an upright herbaceous perennial boasting a profusion of daisy-like pale yellow flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), adorned with flat yellow center disks. Blooming from late spring to midsummer, each long-lasting blossom features 8 yellow rays, mostly untoothed at their tips. They are borne singly atop stiff, erect stems clad with slim leaves divided into 3 long, narrow lobes. Leaves and stems turn showy red in the fall. Rich in nectar, the flowers attract many pollinators and its fall and winter seeds are devoured by songbirds. Tolerant of heat, humidity and drought, this United States native is a reliable performer. Perfect for wildflower gardens, prairies and meadows. Nice in a vase too!

  • Grows up to 18-30 in. tall (45-75 cm) and 12-18 in. wide (30-45 cm). Spreads by rhizomes and self-seeding to form large colonies.
  • Performs best in full sun in dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Thrives in poor, sandy or rocky soils.
  • Welcomed addition to wildflower gardens, cottage gardens or prairies and meadows.
  • Easy to grow, relatively pest and disease free, this Coreopsis is a favorite of butterflies but is ignored by deer. Keep an eye out for powdery mildew.
  • Plants may be cut back hard in summer if foliage sprawls or becomes unkempt.
  • Prompt deadheading of spent flowers may encourage additional bloom and prevents any unwanted self-seeding. Limit the spread of stiff coreopsis by keeping it on light, poor soils.
  • Easily propagated by division in fall or spring. Rhizome cuttings can also be taken. Sow unstratified seed in fall or stratified seed in spring.
  • Native to the central United States, from Indiana northwest to Minnesota and South Dakota, south to Missouri and Oklahoma.

Not sure which Coreopsis to pick?
Compare All Coreopsis

Buy Coreopsis palmata (Stiff Tickseed)

Requirements

Hardiness 3 – 8
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Coreopsis
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early,Mid)
Height 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm)
Spread 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spacing 18" (45cm)
Water Needs Low, Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy
Native Plants United States, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Southeast, Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Southwest, Oklahoma
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil
Attracts Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow

Buy Plants

Great Plant Combination Ideas with Coreopsis

Guides with Coreopsis


By Nancy J. Ondra, Mark Heighes, Shutterstock, Frank Mayfield, Flickr

While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.


Requirements

Hardiness 3 – 8
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Coreopsis
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early,Mid)
Height 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm)
Spread 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spacing 18" (45cm)
Water Needs Low, Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy
Native Plants United States, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Southeast, Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Southwest, Oklahoma
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil
Attracts Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow

Great Plant Combination Ideas with Coreopsis

Guides with Coreopsis

Plant Calculator

How many Coreopsis palmata (Stiff Tickseed) do I need for my garden?

%
ft
ft

Your Shopping List

Plant Quantity
Coreopsis palmata (Stiff Tickseed)

Find your Hardiness Zone

Find your Climate Zone

Find your Heat Zone

Join Gardenia.net

Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.

Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.

Join now and start creating your dream garden!

Create a New Collection

Optional. For your reference.


Move Selected Plants to a Different Collection


Delete Collection

This field is required.

Rename Collection

This field is required.