Coreopsis Tripteris 'Flower Tower'

Giant Tickseed

Coreopsis tripteris ‘Flower Tower’ is a dramatic, extra-tall tickseed selected for its towering height, strong stems, and late-season golden-yellow flowers. Unlike compact coreopsis, this variety creates vertical impact and movement, blooming when many perennials are winding down.


Plant Profile
Type: Herbaceous perennial

Mature Size:



Width: 3–4 ft



Height: 6–8 ft



Bloom:



Bright golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers



Late summer through early fall



Foliage:



Deep green, whorled leaves along tall stems



Open, airy texture that doesn’t feel heavy



Zones: 4a–9b
Light: Full sun to light shade
Soil: Well-drained soils; adaptable, including clay
Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established


Features & Uses


Form: Tall, upright, architectural habit



Outstanding for back-of-border plantings, prairie gardens, meadow plantings, and naturalistic landscapes



Provides late-season color and height when many perennials have finished



Strong pollinator value (bees, butterflies)



Native-species–based toughness with excellent garden presence



Deer resistant




Care Notes


Rarely needs staking despite height due to strong stems



Cut back in late fall or early spring



Performs best in full sun but tolerates light shade



Avoid overly rich soils to prevent excessive height or softness

Plant type

Perennial

Height

6-8'

Width

3-4'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Fall, Late Summer

Flower color

Gold

Leaf color

Dark Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Loamy, Moist well-drained, Sandy

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Compact Rounded

Drought tolerant

No