Dyer's Coreopsis Flower Seeds
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(Coreopsis tinctoria) Annual. 85 days to maturity.
Beautiful chestnut-brown flowers laced with bright yellow. Dyer’s Coreopsis is lovely in the foreground of any flower garden. Native plant to North America.
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Growth Habit: Upright growth to 2 feet height with 3” straight, slender stems, ferny leaves and 1½” flowers. Self-seeding.
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil Preference: Average, well-drained soil
When to Plant: Direct seed after last frost date OR start indoors 3-5 weeks before last frost date.
How to Plant:
Direct sow: Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost date and cover lightly with soil. Seeds should germinate in 14-21 days. Thin young plants to 6” apart.
Transplant: Sow seeds indoors 3-5 weeks before last frost date. Seeds should germinate in 14-21 days. Harden off seedlings before transplanting after the last frost date. Space plants 6” apart.
When / How to Harvest: Harvest when flowers are fully open. Harvest regularly for continuous blooms.
Uses: Attractive to pollinators and birds. Use fresh or dried as a dye plant that yields a beautiful array of hues, from dark orange to bright yellow.
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