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.