Coreopsis 'Jethro Tull' PPAF

Jethro Tull Tickseed

Coreopsis ‘Jethro Tull’ is a distinctive tickseed recognized for its narrow, quilled golden-yellow petals that give each bloom a whimsical, pinwheel look. Tough, long-blooming, and heat tolerant, it’s a standout for sunny borders and low-maintenance plantings.


Plant Profile
Type: Herbaceous perennial

Mature Size:



Width: 18–24 in.



Height: 24–30 in.



Bloom:



Unique narrow-petaled, starburst flowers



Bright golden yellow with a small central disk



Blooms early summer through fall with deadheading



Foliage:



Fine-textured, medium green leaves



Forms a tidy, upright clump



Zones: 5a–9b
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained soils; thrives in sandy or average soils
Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established


Features & Uses


Form: Upright, airy habit with excellent movement



Ideal for perennial borders, pollinator gardens, naturalistic plantings, and massing



Unique flower shape adds texture and contrast among daisies



Attracts bees and butterflies



Deer resistant, heat tolerant, and very low maintenance




Care Notes


Deadhead to extend flowering and keep plants tidy



Cut back in late fall or early spring



Avoid overly rich soils to maintain compact growth and strong stems

Plant type

Perennial

Height

24-30"

Width

12-15''

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Fall, Summer

Flower color

Gold

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Moist well-drained, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Compact Rounded

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No