Dwarf Tickseed Coreopsis auriculata 'Nana'
Other Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- kor-ee-OP-sis aw-rik-yoo-LAY-tuh
- Description
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Dwarf Tickseed is a native evergreen perennial wildflower in the daisy family. This cultivar is low growing to 6-9 inches high and will spread slowly to 2 feet by underground stems. The bright showy yellow flowers appear singly in spring with an occasional light blooming during the summer.
Plant in moist well-drained soil in sun to partial shade. It is somewhat drought tolerant but not as much as other tickseeds. This is a great plant to use to fill in around taller plants as this helps cut down on mulching needs. It can also be used at the front of the border, as an edger, groundcover or in a naturalized area.
Diseases, Insect Pests, and Other Plant Problems:
Excellent resistance to pythium root rot. See Phytophthora Root and Crown Rot in the Landscape.
- See this plant in the following landscapes:
- West Side Foundation Planting in Cabarrus County Pollinator Garden in Full Sun Pollinator Garden in Partial Shade Colorful Borders
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Coreopsis
- Species:
- pubescens
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Wildlife Value:
- Deer resistant. Butterflies and bees attracted to the flowers
- Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems):
- Resistant to Pythium root rot.
- Dimensions:
- Height: 0 ft. 6 in. - 0 ft. 9 in.
- Width: 0 ft. 6 in. - 0 ft. 9 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Wildflower
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Habit/Form:
- Mounding
- Spreading
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Low
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Type:
- Capsule
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Head
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Long Bloom Season
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Radial
- Flower Petals:
- 7 - 20 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- 1-3 inches
- Flower Description:
- 1-2-inch yellow daisy-like flowers in spring to early summer. May get an occasional repeat bloom during summer. Each petal is notched giving it the mouse-eared name.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Smooth
- Leaf Value To Gardener:
- Long-lasting
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Rosulate
- Leaf Shape:
- Elliptical
- Lanceolate
- Leaf Margin:
- Entire
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- 3-6 inches
- Leaf Width:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Description:
- Oval to lance-shaped green basal leaves with a smooth margin.
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Green
- Purple/Lavender
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Cross Section:
- Angular
- Stem Form:
- Straight
- Stem Description:
- Green ridged stem with a purplish base
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Naturalized Area
- Patio
- Pool/Hardscape
- Walkways
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Cottage Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Rock Garden
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Small groups
- Attracts:
- Bees
- Butterflies
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Drought
- Heat
