Asteraceae
tall coreopsis
Coreopsis tripteris
Synonyms
Coreopsis tripteris var. intercedens
Coreopsis tripteris var. smithii
Coreopsis tripteris var. tripteris
Plant Type
Herbaceous Wildflower
Life Cycle
Perennial
Typical Size
3-9 ft. tall
2-8 ft. wide
Tolerant of
Deer, Drought
Inolerant of
Poorly Drained Soil
Propagation
By seed, By division
Plant Propagation Notes
No pretreatment necessary to germinate from seed.
Plant Planting Notes
Planting in poorly drained soils may result in crown rot. Taller growth may require staking.
Plants/Diseases
No significant disease or pest issues.
Wildlife Benefits
Nectar/pollen source for pollinating insects, Fruit/seeds for birds
Leaves
Leaves opposite, compound with three lanceolate leaflets and entire margins. Anise-scented when crushed.
Fruit
Heads with 6-10 bright yellow rays and brown disc flowers.
Toxicity
No known toxicity.

USDA Hardiness Zones
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Moist
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Native in South Carolina?
Yes
Plant Native Habitat
Various moist to wet habitats including woodland borders, scours of riverbanks, and bottomland forests.
Global Conservation Status (NatureServe)
Secure (G5)
Federal Conservation Status (USFWS)
Not Listed
Distribution Notes
Uncommon in the South Carolina piedmont and mountains. Absent from the coastal plain and sandhills.