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Summer–Autumn
Tickseed
Coreopsis tinctoria
Family: Asteraceae
Earthy & Warmfaint earthywarm
SeasonSummer–Autumn
OriginNorth America
IntensityVery Faint
LifespanAnnual
About This Flower
Earthy & Warm · Summer–Autumn bloomer
Tickseed coreopsis produces cheerful golden-yellow daisies with rich maroon centres from early summer into autumn, self-seeding abundantly in warm, sunny positions with effortless cheer.
Symbolism & Meaning
always cheerful, love at first sight
In the Victorian language of flowers, tickseed means “Always cheerful”.
Habitat & Environment
North America
Tickseed is native to North America.
Quick Reference
- Scientific NameCoreopsis tinctoria
- FamilyAsteraceae
- Native ToNorth America
- Bloom SeasonSummer–Autumn
- LifespanAnnual
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