Crown Tickseed

Coreopsis nuecensis

A south Texas annual with golden daisies ringed by a red-brown 'crown' at the center. Quick and showy from seed in sandy soils, reseeding through mild winters.

Family: Asteraceae
Type: wildflower
Lifespan: annual
Height: 0.5–1.5 ft
Spacing: 0.5–1 ft apart
Light: sun
Soil moisture: dry
Soil pH: acidic, neutral
Bloom: March, April, May
Bloom colors: yellow, brown
Wildlife value: pollinators, butterflies
Landscape uses: naturalizing, container
Native states: TX