Coreopsis rosea American Dream

American Dream Tickseed

Coreopsis rosea ‘American Dream’ is a graceful, long-blooming pink tickseed valued for its soft rose-pink flowers with sunny yellow centers and delicate, fine-textured foliage. Blooming continuously from early summer into fall, it brings a light, airy feel to sunny borders and naturalistic plantings.


Plant Profile
Type: Herbaceous perennial

Mature Size:



Width: 18–24 in.



Height: 18–24 in.



Bloom:



Daisy-like flowers in soft rose-pink



Bright yellow central disk



Early summer through fall with deadheading



Foliage:



Fine, threadlike medium green leaves



Forms a loose, mounded clump with gentle movement



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


Features & Uses


Form: Airy, mounded habit with a natural look



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



One of the best-performing pink-flowered coreopsis cultivars



Strong pollinator appeal (bees, butterflies)



Deer resistant




Care Notes


Deadhead regularly to extend flowering



Cut back in late fall or early spring



Performs best with even moisture; mulch helps in hot, dry periods



Can be short-lived in very dry soils; allow light self-seeding if desired

Plant type

Perennial

Height

18-24''

Width

18-24"

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Bloom time

Early Fall, Fall, Late Summer, Summer

Flower color

Gold, Hot Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Moist well-drained

Shape

Clump

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No