Tickseed
Formats
Atypical flowers to give a special touch to your garden. A very versatile species for the garden, pots and planters. In the past, Native Americans used its roots for digestive complaints and bleeding.
Annual up to 40cm tall with long thin stems. Perennial and abundant foliage, with serrated leaves and bright green. Single flowers with a granate center and yellow petals.
Sow on surface at 20-25ºC
Use
Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Cut flower, Low maintenance garden, Gardening, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Medicinal, Flowerbeds, Gravel Garden
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Flowering
| Flower colour | Yellow, Maroon |
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| Flowering period | March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, Spring, Summer, Autumn |
Foliage
| Foliage persistence | Evergreen |
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| Foliage colour | Green |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Coreopsis tinctoria |
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| Life cycle | Annual |
When to plant?
| Sowing period | March, April, May, November, December, Spring, Autumn |
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| Germination (days) | 20-30 |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Cut flower, Low maintenance garden, Gardening, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Medicinal, Flowerbeds, Gravel Garden |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Light, Partial shade, Sun |
| Soil pH | Neutral |
| Soil type | Clay, Sand, Potting mix |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Climate zone | Temperate areas |
Care
| Watering | Moderate |
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