Coreopsis latifolia

Common Names

Broadleaf Tickseed, Broadleaf Coreopsis, Coreopsis

Summary

Broadleaf Tickseed (Coreopsis latifolia) is a perennial herb native to the Southeastern United States, including Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, it forms a clump with unbranched stems reaching about 2 to 4 feet in height and 3 to 5 feet in width, leaves are opposite, broadly oval (4 to 8 inches long, 2 to 4 inches wide) with serrated margins, flower heads are about 1.5 inches wide with 4 to 5 yellow ray florets surrounding a yellow disc, and black anthers extend above the center, the plant spreads by underground rhizomes and grows in moist, rich woodland settings, often in canopy gaps or light shade, with flowers blooming from July through September, in cultivation, Coreopsis latifolia prefers dappled sun to partial shade, moist, rich soils with good drainage, acidic pH below 6.0, and high organic matter, it can be used in woodland or naturalized plantings and pollinator-friendly landscapes, attracting bees and butterflies, with seeds providing food for birds, it spreads by rhizomes, is not invasive, and is non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, traditional Native American practices note making tea from its flowers or leaves, although health benefits are not well documented

Lifecycle

Perennial

Height

24-48 inches

Spread

5 feet

Hardiness Zones

Zones 5a-7b

Sunlight Requirements

Ideally partial shade (direct sunlight about 2–6 hours) to full shade

Soil Type

Moist, rich soil with high organic matter and good drainage, acidic (pH < 6.0)

Soil Drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

pH below 6.0

Bloom Color

Insignificant

Bloom Time

Summer to Fall

Foliage Color

Green

Leaf Lifecycle

Deciduous

Growth Rate

Medium

Seasons of Interest

Summer and Fall

Propagation Methods

Seeds (produces achenes; seed production Aug–Oct), Division (spreads by rhizomes; vegetative propagation)

Attracts Wildlife

Attracts bees, butterflies, other pollinators, and birds