Plains Coreopsis
Plains coreopsis is an annual coreopsis species found in prairies and disturbed areas. Plants are useful in wildflower plantings to add first year blooms that are visited by pollinators. This species will decrease over time as other forbs become established. In the event of a severe disturbance event plains coreopsis will often return to the stand.
Planting date: Dormant seeding, November – February
Stratification not necessary
Spring planting, April – June
- Height: 24 – 48 inches tall
- Moisture: wet – dry
- Sun Exposure: Full
- Planting Rate: 1 pound per acre in mixes, 2.5 pounds per acre alone
