what to plant with coreopsis

Coreopsis is a versatile plant suited to beds and borders, cottage gardens, and naturalized areas.

Scatter them throughout the ornamental garden for bright punctuations of color.
Team them with the spikier shapes of Veronica, Liatris, and Salvia to add texture to your landscape.

What can I plant next to coreopsis?

With their bright and cheery little blossoms, coreopsis can be great companion plants to ornamental grasses and other tough annuals and perennials, especially in containers.

What can I plant with Moonbeam coreopsis?

Coreopsis Moonbeam is lovely paired with Echinacea or Campanula. Road salt tolerant.

How far apart should I plant coreopsis?

How to Grow Coreopsis

Light: While coreopsis generally will survive with less than full sun, it may bloom poorly if at all. ...
Soil: Coreopsis prefers well-drained soils and, once established, even may tolerate droughty soils. ...
Spacing: While this varies with the species and cultivar, generally 12 to 18 inches apart will work for most.

Does coreopsis come back every year?

Plant them any time from early spring to fall, once the danger of frost has passed. Annual varieties will start blooming in early summer and repeat bloom periodically through fall, while perennial varieties will begin blooming the second year after planting.

Do I need to deadhead my coreopsis?

Care of coreopsis is simple once flowers are established. Deadhead spent blooms on growing coreopsis often for the production of more flowers. Growing coreopsis may be cut back by one-third in late summer for a continued display of blooms.

Does coreopsis need full sun?

Regardless of the type you're growing, coreopsis need full sun, so plant them where they will receive at least 6 to 8 hours of sunlight per day. Coreopsis grows best in well drained, moderately moist soils.

What perennials bloom the longest?

Top 10 Long Blooming Perennials

1.) 'Moonbeam' Tickseed. (Coreopsis verticillata) ...
2.) Rozanne® Cranesbill. (Geranium) ...
3.) Russian Sage. (Perovskia atriplicifolia) ...
4.) 'Walker's Low' Catmint. (Nepeta x faassenii) ...
5.) Coneflowers. (Echinacea) ...
6.) 'Goldsturm' Black-Eyed Susan. (Rudbeckia) ...
7.) 'Autumn Joy' Stonecrop. (Sedum) ...
8.) 'Happy Returns' Daylily.

Is tickseed the same as coreopsis?

Tickseed, Pot of Gold (Coreopsis) Coreopsis, commonly known as Tickseed, are prized by many gardeners for the bright colors of their flowers and their ability to put up with most garden soils. ... The Coreopsis foliage varies across varieties, from large and low-growing leaves to mounds of narrow, finely-textured leaves.

Are coreopsis perennials or annuals?

Coreopsis are sun-loving, low maintenance perennials with daisy-like flowers. They are drought tolerant, long-blooming and happy to grow in poor, sandy or rocky soil. Coreopsis are commonly known as tickseed, due to the unusual shape of their seed capsules.

Does coreopsis attract ticks?

As mentioned above, tick-seed flowers can come in a few varieties. In addition to Coreopsis, Bidens, Corispermum, and Desmodium are all commonly referred to as tickseeds because of their attaching abilities. The Coreopsis family, however, is one of the most favoured for gardeners.

How do you winterize coreopsis?

Surround the plant with plenty of mulch in autumn, regardless of your decision to cut back or not. Apply at least 2 or 3 inches (5 – 7.5 cm.) is preferable, and more if you live in the northern reaches of the growing zone. Don't fertilize coreopsis after late summer or early fall.

How do you stop coreopsis from spreading?

As a native plant, coreopsis tends to spread quite readily. It's a good idea to dig up your plantings every third year to thin them out and separate the roots a bit. This can be done very early in the springtime, prior to blooming, or late in the autumn after the blooming season is over.

Is coreopsis poisonous to dogs?

The following is a list of vet-approved plants. See you outside! Alyssum, Squash, Impatiens, Baby's Breath, Basil, Blue Eyed Daisy, Chickens and Hens, Cinquefoil, Cilantro, Snapdragons, Coreopsis, Cornflower, Day Lilies (toxic to cats), Ferns, Marigolds, Asters, Red Maple, and Zinnias.

Why are my coreopsis dying?

Crown, Stem and Root Rot

The Sclerotium rolfsii fungus causes crown rot in coreopsis plantings. ... Root rot can also be caused by the Rhizoctonia fungus, although sometimes Phymatotrichopsis is the cause. The plants turn yellow before wilting and dying. Remove any infected plants to keep the disease from spreading.

Do rabbits eat coreopsis?

Coreopsis is a great rabbit resistant plant. Plants that rabbits LOVE to eat include (not rabbit resistant):

Does Blue Eyed Grass spread?

Star-shape, blue-purple flowers decorate blue-eyed grass in spring and early summer. A wonderful plant for edging a walkway or the front of a cottage garden border, this compact perennial grows in a slowly spreading clump.

Does coreopsis attract butterflies?

Coreopsis. You'll have sunshine on cloudy days with radiant coreopsis flowers sprinkled throughout your garden. The plant's bright colors attract both butterflies and neighborly envy! ... Early varieties bloom from May through June; later varieties go through summer and into autumn.

Do bees like coreopsis?

Its striking foliage accents yellow plants such as coreopsis or black-eyed Susan. It deserves a spot in an herb garden as well. Bees love it and so do other pollinators, such as butterflies and hummingbirds. It blooms throughout the summer.

How do you fertilize coreopsis?

Early Spring: Apply a light application of granular 10-10-10 fertilizer or side-dress with compost and organic amendments when new growth appears. Water newly planted Coreopsis regularly if spring rains are sporadic. Divide or transplant now if desired. Summer: Deadhead daily for prolonged bloom.

Does tickseed bloom all summer?

Both annual and perennial tickseed varieties are available. These cheerful sunflower relatives sport yellow, red, pink or bi-color flowers and bloom repeatedly throughout summer if deadheaded regularly.