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.