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Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Lobed tickseed, Coreopsis auriculata

Lobed tickseed, scientifically known as Coreopsis auriculata, is a charming native North American wildflower.
Here's a breakdown of key information:

Description:

  • It's a perennial herbaceous plant.
  • Characterized by its distinctive leaves, which have small, ear-like lobes at the base, hence the common name mouse-ear tickseed.
  • It produces bright, golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers.
  • It is a stoloniferous plant, meaning that it spreads by producing horizontal stems that root at nodes.

    Native Range:

  • It's native to the southeastern and east-central United States.

    Habitat:

  • It thrives in open woods, woodland edges, and thickets.

    Garden Uses:

  • It's a popular choice for gardens, especially in borders, naturalized areas, and cottage gardens.
  • It can also be used as a ground cover.
  • It attracts butterflies and birds.

    Growing Conditions:

  • It prefers full sun to partial shade.
  • It grows best in well-drained soil.
  • It tolerates some dry conditions, but prefers medium moisture.

    Key Features:

  • Deer resistant.
  • Attracts pollinators.
  • Relatively easy to grow.
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