Tall Coreopsis (Coreopsis tripteris)

As its name implies, Coreopsis tripteris (Tall Coreopsis) stands quite tall reaching heights of 7' and in some cases up to 9'. Because of its height, it would be best to start with a few plants to form a loose colony. Arranged in a flat-topped cluster, the flowers comprise a disk of yellow, deepening to purple-red. This Coreopsis blooms late-summer and into fall, unlike the spring-summer blooms of Prairie Coreopsis and Lance-leaved Coreopsis.  

The leaves are divided into three lobes with the lower leaves on the stem being quite large, up to 6". Tall Coreopsis can be aggressive, especially in recently disturbed, moist soils, and therefore may not be suitable for small landscape plantings. Also called Tickseed.

Attracts: 🐝 🐦
Light: full to part sun
Soil: dry to medium
Bloom Time: July-Oct