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Plains Coreopsis

Coreopsis tinctoria, Asteraceae

Zones
2–11
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Rattlesnake MasterEryngium yuccifolium
Beneficial Insect HabitatPest Deterrent
Yellow Giant HyssopAgastache nepetoides
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat
Indian BlanketGaillardia pulchella
Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Autumn Beauty SunflowerHelianthus annuus Autumn Beauty

Sunflowers produce allelopathic compounds that can inhibit smaller composites like coreopsis

Lanceleaf CoreopsisCoreopsis lanceolata

Two coreopsis species compete for similar resources and growing space

Uses

Functions

DyePollinator Support

Common Questions

What zones does Plains Coreopsis grow in?

Plains Coreopsis grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Plains Coreopsis?

Good companions for Plains Coreopsis include Rattlesnake Master, Yellow Giant Hyssop, Indian Blanket.

Design guilds with Plains Coreopsis and see companion relationships visually.

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