SCIENTIFIC NAME: Coreopsis tripteris ‘Gold Standard’

COMMON NAME: Gold Standard Tall Tickseed

GARDEN SIZE: 48-72 inches tall x 48-72 inches wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 3-8

EXPOSURE: Full Sun

WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained soil and has average water requirements.

HABIT (FORM): Tall, spreading rhizomes

FOLIAGE: Green, narrow blades

FLOWERS: Yellow with dark brown centers; 2"blooms; late summer into fall. Bloom season average is 9 weeks.

PLANT ORIGIN: Native to Tennessee

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Supports native bees, lepidoptera (moths and butterflies), and birds (especially finches). Deer and rabbit resistant.

FERTILIZING: Give a root stimulant or 4-3-3 fertilizer during initial planting, then feed lightly in late winter or early spring with compost or an organic fertilizer.

PRUNING: Cut back to just above soil level in early spring. Leave the seedheads in place over the fall and winter to support wildlife.

TOXICITY FLAGS: Not generally considered toxic to dogs, cats, or horses. Always research further if you have concerns, as reactions can occur with anything.

USES: Borders, containers, meadows, prairies, pollinator gardens. Cut flowers.