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Tickseed

Coreopsis

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Belonging to the Coreopsis genus, Tickseed has a botanical name of Coreopsis.

This is a page for the genus of Coreopsis. If your Coreopsis species is know, please list your planting in the appropriate species page.

Tickseed grows as a perennial and is a flower / herb. Being a perennial plant, it tends to grow best over several years (approx 3 years and greater). Normally growing to a mature height of 34.0 cm (1.10 feet), Tickseed grows with a phorb habit. This plant tends to bloom in mid summer. Try planting Tickseed if you'd like to attract bees to your garden. Some varieties of Tickseed you may like to consider growing are: Jethro Tull, Sunfire, Tequila Sunrise, Limerock Ruby, and Full Moon.

Due to how easy it is to grow in a variety of conditions, Tickseed is great for beginner gardeners and those that like low maintainance gardens.

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Tickseed have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Tickseed

Full Sun
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Medium

Tolerates poor, dry soil, although well-draining soil is preferred by the plant.
Don’t water or fertilize heavily.

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Zone 3 to 9 are typically the USDA Hardiness Zones that are appropriate for this plant (although this can vary based on your microclimate). A soil ph of between 6.1 and 7.8 is ideal for Tickseed as it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil. Keep in mind when planting that Tickseed is thought of as hardy, so it can be safe to leave outdoors for the majority of winter (although if in doubt, using a row cover is often a good idea).

Growing Tickseed from seed

These seeds require light to germinate. Do not cover.
Plant outside as soon as soil can be worked, or indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost.

Aim to sow 0.0 inches (0.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations*, you should look at sowing Tickseed about 45 days before your last frost date .

Transplanting Tickseed

As Tickseed is hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

By our calculations*, you should look at planting out Tickseed about 5 days after your last frost date.

Harvesting Tickseed

Keep well-picked to prolong blooming.

Companion plants for Tickseed

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Tickseed so consider planting:

Tickseed likes Common daisy

Repellent plants for Tickseed

These plants will not grow well with Tickseed so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Tickseed problems

These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Tickseed plants:

Other names for Tickseed

Coreopsis

Latest Tickseed Reviews

27 Feb 2012

lontra's Coreopsis 'Mahogany Midget' was Reviewed day 660

I love this plant. I bought two plants from a neighbor and one came out yellow and the other in the gorgeous mahogany color. You need to dead head it to keep it looking good and in bloom.

4 stars

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Tickseed care instructions

Category The lifecycle that this Tickseed exhibits. Perennial Difficulty How easy is Tickseed to grow? Very easy 1/5
Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Tickseed exhibits. Perennial Growth Habit What shape or habit does Tickseed grow into? Forb
Hardiness How frost hardy is Tickseed? Hardy Country of Origin Where did Tickseed come from? Help build our wiki!
Mature Height How tall does Tickseed grow? 34.0 cm / 1.10 feet Mature Spread How wide does Tickseed grow? 45.0 cm / 1.46 feet
USDA Zone Range Which zones does Tickseed grow best in? Zone 3 to Zone 9 pH Range The level of acidity for Tickseed. 6.1 - 7.8
Water Requirements How much water does Tickseed require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Tickseed need? Help build our wiki!
Soil What sort of soil should I plant Tickseed in? Help build our wiki! Sun How much sunlight does Tickseed need to grow? Full Sun
Can Sow Direct? Can Tickseed be sown directly? Yes Sowing Depth How deep to plant Tickseed? 0.0 cm / 0.0 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant Tickseed? 30.0 cm / 11.7 inches Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Tickseed? 30.0 cm / 11.7 inches
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Tickseed need in order to germinate? 13°C / 55°F to 21°C / 70°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Tickseed in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Tickseed seedlings. 30.0 cm / 11.7 inches Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Tickseed seedlings. 30.0 cm / 11.7 inches
Bloom Time When will Tickseed bloom? Mid Summer Harvest Time When is Tickseed ready for harvest? Help build our wiki!
Pruning Time When should I prune Tickseed? Help build our wiki!

How long does Tickseed take to grow?

These estimates for how long Tickseed takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Tickseed to germinate? 6 days Average 6 days | Min 4 days | Max 10 days (6)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Tickseed? + 80 days Average 80 days | Min 80 days | Max 80 days (1)
Days to Maturity How long until Tickseed is ready for harvest / bloom? + 32 days Average 32 days | Min 8 days | Max 853 days (6)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Tickseed? = 118 days

When should I plant Tickseed?

Our when to plant Tickseed estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

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