Tickseed 'Mardi Gras', Nuttal Weed 'Mardi Gras', Plains Coreopsis 'Mardi Gras', Golden Tickseed 'Mardi Gras', Goldenwave 'Mardi Gras', Calliopsis 'Mardi Gras'
Noted for its unique bloom shape, Coreopsis tinctoria ‘Mardi Gras’ (Tickseed) is an upright, fast-growing annual with abundant star-shaped flowers adorned with elegant, pointed petals. Blooming from early summer to fall, the flowers are brilliant yellow with a wine-red center and a deeper red center disc. They are borne on smooth, stiff, long stalks from multi-branching stems. The airy and feathery foliage of lance-shaped leaves appears mostly on the lower half of the plant. Tolerant of summer heat and humidity, this North American native wildflower brings prairie charm to the sunny border and is perfect for wildflower gardens. Plant in drifts for great impact and make sure you have enough for the vase!
| Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Coreopsis |
| Common names | Tickseed, Plains Coreopsis, Goldenwave, Coreopsis |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Coreopsis |
| Common names | Tickseed, Plains Coreopsis, Goldenwave, Coreopsis |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Coreopsis tinctoria ‘Mardi Gras’ (Tickseed) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Coreopsis tinctoria ‘Mardi Gras’ (Tickseed) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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