Dyer's Coreopsis
Dyer's Coreopsis
Coreopsis tinctoria
This North American native plant features striking sprays of mahogany red flowers that beautifully complement its fern-like foliage. With regular cutting this plant will continue to bloom for many weeks, rewarding gardeners with abundant blooms. Dyer’s Coreopsis is highly attractive to bees and pollinators, making it a valuable addition to any garden landscape. Positioned in the foreground, it enhances the aesthetic appeal of flower beds. Additionally, this versatile plant serves as a natural dye, producing vibrant yellow to orange hues on wool and silk, while yielding a more subdued, pale color on cotton.
Growing information:
Plant Type: Annual
Height: 36”
Sun: Full sun
Sow: Start seed indoors in trays 4-6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed, or direct seed after last frost.
Pinch: Not necessary
Spacing: 9-12”
Days to maturity: 70-85
Seeds per packet: Approximately 100