Larkspur Tickseed

Coreopsis delphiniifolia

Tall, airy tickseed of Southeastern pinelands with finely cut, larkspur-like leaves and yellow midsummer daisies. Spreads gently by rhizomes into loose drifts.

Family: Asteraceae
Type: wildflower
Lifespan: perennial
Height: 2–4 ft
Spacing: 1–2 ft apart
Light: sun, part shade
Soil moisture: dry, moist
Soil pH: acidic, neutral
Bloom: June, July, August
Bloom colors: yellow
Wildlife value: pollinators, butterflies
Landscape uses: border, naturalizing
Native states: GA, SC