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rock tickseed
Scientific Name: Coreopsis wrightii
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Rock Tickseed (Coreopsis wrightii)
Also known as Golden-wave, Calliopsis, and simply Tickseed, this plant is a charming addition to various garden settings.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- The common name "tickseed" refers to the plant's seeds. Consider this if you have pets or children who might ingest them.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Coreopsis wrightii (A. Gray) H.M. Parker
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
- Synonyms:
- Coreopsis basalis var. wrightii
- Coreopsis drummondii var. wrightii
- Other Species Mentioned: Coreopsis bigelovii, Coreopsis californica, Coreopsis verticillata, Coreopsis tripteris, Coreopsis auriculata, Coreopsis alpina, Coreopsis basalis
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to North America.
- Found in meadows and open woodlands.
- Specific mention of White Rock Lake in Dallas, TX.
- Presence noted in California and the United States.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Dwarf varieties are available.
- Compact and clump-forming perennial with a matting habit.
- Daisy-like flowers, sometimes fluted.
Ecological Role
- Attracts pollinators.
- The rhizomatous roots of pink tickseed provide soil stabilization.
Cultivation
- Suited for mass planting, rock/alpine gardens, border edging, container planting, and groundcover.
- Excellent border or rock garden plant.
- Great for cut flowers.
- Thrives in acid, neutral, rich, average, poor, loam, sand, and gravel/rock soils.
- Can be used in cottage gardens, deer-resistant plantings, and water-wise gardens.
- Versatile; smaller plants can be used in rock gardens, whereas larger varieties can be used in borders.
- Suitable for rock gardens and gardens with poor soil.
- Perfect for edging in the border.