Leafstem tickseed
Coreopsis calliopsidea

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae

What it is like

Coreopsis calliopsidea is a ANNUAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is in flower from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Height (m): 0.6

Where it is found

Dry open gravelly ground, 150 - 1000 metres in California.

South-western N. America.

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Countries/locations it is found in

How it is used

Food

Rating: 0

Medicine

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Other

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An orange to red/orange dye is obtained from the flowers and stems.

Dye: Plants that provide dyes.

Attracts Wildlife: Plants noted for attracting wildlife

How it is grown

Succeeds in ordinary garden soil. Prefers a fertile well-drained moisture retentive medium soil. Requires a sunny position. Established plants are drought resistant. A good bee plant.

Propagating it: Seed - sow March in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. If you have sufficient seed then it can also be sown in situ outdoors.

Best place to grow: Cultivated Beds;

Habit: Annual

Hardiness: 0-0

Growth:

Soil: Light (sandy), medium

Shade: No shade

Moisture: Dry, moist

Things to keep in mind

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Leptosyne calliopsidea.