Plants and Beyond for Perennials Garden Plants

Tickseed is the common name for the plant Coreopsis, a group of flowering plants in the Family Asteraceae and Genus Coreopis. The flowers are usually yellow with a toothed tip. The name is derived from the Greek word koris, meaning Bedbug. The plants are also popularly called "Calliopsis."

This genus is primarily native to North America. Many cultivars are available for gardens.

Coreopsis species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Coleophora acamtopappi.

Popular Species of Perennial Coreopsis Plants

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Perennial  Coreopsis Plants

Coreopsis - Autumn Blush "The Coreopsis Autumn Blush, Coreopsis 'Autumn Blush' (PPAF) is a wonderful new variety to the Coreopsis family. The fern like leaves make a great con... more	Coreopsis - Heavens Gate "The Coreopsis Heaven's Gate, Coreopsis rosea 'Heaven's Gate' (PP16,016) is a wonderful new variety to the pink Coreopsis family. The green fern like ... more
Coreopsis - Sunshine Superman "The Coreopsis Sunshine Superman, Coreopsis pubescens 'Sunshine Superman' produces bright yellow flowers with an orange center contrasted by dark gree... more	CrFme Brulee Coreopsis " The Coreopsis æCrFme BruleeÝ is new to the market and has bright deep yellow flowers that blooms from June through October. In the Tickseed family, ... more
Early Sunrise Coreopsis "The Coreopsis æEarly SunriseÝ, Coreopsis grandiflora, is a definite superstar among yellow flowers. This All-American Selections Gold Metal Award Win... more	Moonbeam Coreopsis "The Coreopsis æMoonbeamÝ, Coreopsis verticillata, is the most popular perennial in its family. æMoonbeamÝ was named Perennial of the Year in 1995 and... more
Pink Coreopsis "The Coreopsis 'Pink', Coreopsis rosea, is the first pink, with a yellow center, flowering variety of the Coreopsis family. In the Tickseed family, th... more	Sweet Dreams Coreopsis "The Coreopsis æSweet DreamsÝ is a wonderful new variety to the Coreopsis family. The dark green thread-like foliage makes a great contrast with its t... more
Tequilla Sunrise Coreopsis "The Coreopsis æTequilla SunriseÝ is a very exciting new variety. In the Tickseed family, the gorgeous variegated olive-green foliage, turning to maho... more	Zagreb Coreopsis "The Coreopsis æZagrebÝ, Coreopsis verticillata, is a prolific bloomer of bright yellow flowers that bloom from June through October. Winner of the 20... more