Coreopsis, Golden tickseed, Atkinson's tickseed, Dyer's Coreopsis, Plains Coreopsis, Annual Coreops

Coreopsis tinctoria

Physical Characteristics

Coreopsis tinctoria is a ANNUAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in leaf from April to November, in flower from June to September, and the seeds ripen from June to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Distribution

Central and Eastern N. America - Minnesota to Texas.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Edible Uses: Coffee A tea can be made from the dried plant[257]. It was used as a coffee substitute[257].

Medicinal Uses

Astringent Emetic A tea made from the roots is emetic and is also used in the treatment of diarrhoea[222, 257]. An infusion of the whole plant without the root has been used by women desiring a female baby[257].

Known Hazards

None known