Whorled Coreopsis

Coreopsis verticillata

Whorled Coreopsis is a bright yellow flower that blooms in the summer. Its petals look like little rays of sunshine, and it attracts butterflies and bees, making gardens lively and colorful!

Hábitat: Grasslands

Aspecto

The Whorled Coreopsis has vibrant yellow, daisy-like flowers, typically with eight ray petals. Its most distinctive feature is its exceptionally fine, thread-like green leaves, which are arranged in elegant whorls around the stem, giving it a delicate, airy appearance.

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Whorled Coreopsis

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Datos interesantes

It's sometimes called "Tickseed" because its seeds look like tiny ticks!

Its scientific name "Coreopsis" means "bug-like," referring to its tiny seeds!

Many gardeners plant it because deer usually leave it alone!

You can find this cheerful plant growing wild in the sunny eastern USA!

Habilidades especiales

Whorled Coreopsis has deep roots that help it find water in dry soil, allowing it to thrive even when other plants wilt.

Its bright yellow, nectar-rich flowers attract many different insects, ensuring its seeds are made to grow new plants.

Whorled Coreopsis can spread underground with rhizomes, helping it quickly form a beautiful patch in sunny spots.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 30-90 cm
Extensión: 30-60 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 2.5-5 cm
Temporada de floración: Summer to fall (June-October)
Comestible: No
Toxicidad: Ninguna
Ciclo de vida: Perenne
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Collects nectar and pollen from its bright flowers.

pollinates

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Bombus impatiens

Feeds on nectar, helping to spread pollen.

pollinates

Monarch Butterfly

Danaus plexippus

Visits flowers for nectar, aiding plant reproduction.

eats

American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis

Feasts on the small seeds produced after flowering.

Rasgos

Floración

Las plantas con flores son cualquier planta que produce flores como parte de su ciclo reproductivo.

Floración de verano

Las plantas de floración de verano producen sus flores durante la temporada estival, a menudo aportando un color vibrante cuando muchas otras plantas ya han terminado de florecer.