Coreopsis Rosea

Coreopsis verticillata Rosea

Coreopsis rosea (Pink Tickseed) is a graceful, airy native perennial prized for its soft pink, daisy-like flowers and fine, threadlike foliage. Blooming steadily from early summer into fall, it brings a light, meadowy feel to sunny gardens and pairs beautifully with grasses and other natives.


Plant Profile
Type: Herbaceous perennial

Mature Size:



Width: 18–24 in.



Height: 18–24 in.



Bloom:



Soft pink petals with a yellow center



Abundant bloom from early summer through fall



Excellent rebloom with deadheading



Foliage:



Fine, needle-like medium green leaves



Forms a soft, mounded clump



Zones: 4a–9b
Light: Full sun
Soil: Moist, well-drained soils; tolerates sandy soils but prefers consistent moisture
Water: Moderate; less drought tolerant than many coreopsis


Features & Uses


Form: Loose, airy, mounded habit



Excellent for native plantings, cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, and naturalized borders



One of the few true pink coreopsis species



Strong pollinator appeal (bees, butterflies)



Deer resistant




Care Notes


Deadhead to extend flowering and keep plants tidy



Cut back in late fall or early spring



Performs best with even moisture—avoid prolonged drought



Can be short-lived in very dry sites; allow light self-seeding if desire

Plant type

Perennial

Height

18-24''

Width

18"-24"

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Bloom time

Early Fall, Late Summer, Summer

Flower color

Red

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Loamy, Moist well-drained, Sandy

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Container

Shape

Compact Rounded

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No