Description
Prairie Coreopsis (Coreopsis palmata), also known as Stiff Coreopsis or Tickseed, is a tough, mat-forming perennial known for its bright yellow blooms and deep, fibrous rhizomes. Reaching up to 2 feet tall, it thrives in dry to medium soils and is especially well-suited for sandy slopes, dry prairies, and other low-maintenance landscapes.
Blooming from June to July—with extended flowering through deadheading—it attracts a wide range of native pollinators, including over 20 species of native bees. It’s also valued by beekeepers for honey production and serves as a host plant for moths like the Wavy-Lined Emerald.
This deer-resistant wildflower is drought-tolerant and adapts well to poor soils. Historically, some Native American tribes used its seeds medicinally to ease rheumatism.
Not to be confused with Coreopsis lanceolata (Lanceleaf Coreopsis), which has narrower leaves and a different growth habit.
