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Coreopsis gladiata (Coastal plain tickseed)
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Coreopsis gladiata Walt.

Coastal plain tickseed, Coastal tickseed

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

USDA Symbol: COGL2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

The small, tubular, maroon or brown disk flowers of this short-lived perennial offer a colorful contrast with the rich-yellow ray flowers (petals) which are notched at the ends. Lance-shaped leaves are numerous on lower parts of the 2-5 ft. plant, becoming much smaller and bract-like at the top.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
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Size Class: 3-6 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: AL , FL , GA , LA , MS , NC , SC
Native Distribution: Coastal plain from NC to TX
Native Habitat: Moist to wet, open pinelands
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Wet
Soil Description: Moist to wet, often acid, sandy soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Coreopsis gladiata in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Coreopsis gladiata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Coreopsis gladiata

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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