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Coreopsis nudata (Georgia tickseed)
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Coreopsis nudata Nutt.

Georgia tickseed, Swamp coreopsis

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

USDA Symbol: conu5

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

The purplish-pink rays of these 3-5 ft., few-leaved perennials look like the cultivated Cosmos. The notched ray flowers surround a center of small, yellow disk flowers.

The leaves look delicate and ferny.

 

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Plant Characteristics

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

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Time: Apr , May

Distribution

USA: AL , FL , GA , LA , MS
Native Distribution: N. FL to LA
Native Habitat: Moist, open pinelands; wet ditches
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: High
Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist , Wet
Soil pH: Acidic (pH<6.8)
Drought Tolerance: Low
Soil Description: Rich, moist-to-wet soil.
Conditions Comments: Not winter hardy north of Zone 8

Propagation

Description: Easily grown from seed planted at almost any time of year. Mature plants may be increased by division.
Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Seeds of this genus generally germinate without pretreatment.
Commercially Avail: yes

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2009-01-31
Research By: TWC Staff

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