star tickseed Interesting Notes

"Coreopsis pubescens, commonly known as star tickseed, is an upright, yellow-flowered coreopsis that grows to 2-4’ tall and is native to dry woods and slopes from Kansas to Virginia south to Florida and Texas. In Missouri, plants are typically found in rocky open woods, wooded bluff bases, gravelly areas along streams, alluvial thickets and along railroads (Steyermark) in the southern half of the State (south of Missouri River). 'Sunshine Superman' is a compact variety that only grows to 10-12” tall. Yellow daisy-like flowers (to 1” diameter) with notched yellow rays and orange center disks bloom profusely from June to September. Lance-shaped, medium green leaves form a somewhat bushy foliage mound. Both stems and leaves are downy as suggested by the specific epithet. Plants in the genus Coreopsis are sometimes commonly called tickseed in reference to the resemblance of the seeds to ticks. The “star” part of the common name for this coreopsis is in reference to the spreading, star-like, involucre bracts that subtend each flower." - Missouri Botanical Garden

Coreopsis pubescens 'Sunshine Superman' Growing and Maintenance Tips

Grow in full sun or part shade and average to dry soil. Very tolerant of a wide variety of conditions and quite drought tolerant once established. Cut back spent flowers for more prolific reblooming.

Good Substitutions

Coreopsis verticillata

Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam'

Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb'

Coreopsis 'Jethro Tull'