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Coreopsis major (Greater tickseed)
Bloodworth, Stefan

Coreopsis major Walt.

Greater tickseed, Major coreopsis

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

USDA Symbol: COMA6

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

A coreopsis up to 3 feet tall with vivid yellow blooms in midsummer as much as 3 inches across.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
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Size Class: 1-3 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: AL , FL , GA , IN , KY , LA , MA , MS , NC , NY , OH , PA , SC , TN , VA , WV
Native Habitat: Sandy or rocky slopes and hills
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

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Bibliography

Bibref 996 - Gardening with Native Plants of the South (1994) Wasowski, Sally and Andy Wasowski

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2010-04-17
Research By: TWC Staff

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