# 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! - **Category:** [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/plant) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Snaps:** 2 - **Habitat:** Grasslands ![Whorled Coreopsis](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Coreopsis_verticillata.jpg&width=800) Photo: Chrumps, CC BY-SA 3.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Coreopsis_verticillata.jpg) ## Appearance 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. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Plantae - **Phylum:** Tracheophyta - **Class:** Magnoliopsida - **Order:** Asterales - **Family:** Asteraceae - **Genus:** Coreopsis ## Interesting facts - 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! ## Special abilities - **Drought Buster:** Whorled Coreopsis has deep roots that help it find water in dry soil, allowing it to thrive even when other plants wilt. - **Pollinator Magnet:** Its bright yellow, nectar-rich flowers attract many different insects, ensuring its seeds are made to grow new plants. - **Spreading Star:** Whorled Coreopsis can spread underground with rhizomes, helping it quickly form a beautiful patch in sunny spots. ## Measurements & details - **Height:** 30-90 cm - **Spread:** 30-60 cm - **Flower Size:** 2.5-5 cm - **Bloom Season:** Summer to fall (June-October) - **Edible:** No - **Toxicity:** None - **Lifecycle:** Perennial - **Pollination Method:** Insect ## Ecological connections - **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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/monarch-butterfly) (*Danaus plexippus*) — Visits flowers for nectar, aiding plant reproduction. - **Eats:** [American Goldfinch](https://www.snappit.app/explore/american-goldfinch) (*Spinus tristis*) — Feasts on the small seeds produced after flowering. ## Traits - [Flowering](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/flowering): Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle. - [Summer Blooming](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/summer-blooming): Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished. - [Fragrant Flower](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fragrant-flower): Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Grassland](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/grassland): Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals. - [Pollinator Magnet](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator-magnet): Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms. - [Rapid Growing](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/rapid-growing): Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period. ## Collections - [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/plants) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Always ask an adult before picking flowers to keep nature safe. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Whorled Coreopsis? Start with the whole plant, then compare leaf arrangement, leaf edges, stems and any flowers or fruit. Opposite leaves grow in pairs; alternate leaves come one at a time along the stem. These details tell you far more together than a single green leaf does. Plant Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How tall is Whorled Coreopsis? 30-90 cm ### How wide does Whorled Coreopsis spread? 30-60 cm ### How big are the flowers on Whorled Coreopsis? 2.5-5 cm ### When does Whorled Coreopsis bloom? Summer to fall (June-October) ### Is Whorled Coreopsis edible? No ### Is Whorled Coreopsis toxic? None ### What is Whorled Coreopsis's lifecycle? Perennial ## Where to spot - [Missouri Botanical Garden](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/missouri-botanical-garden) — Missouri, US · Botanical Garden - [Dayton Street Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/dayton-street-historic-district) — Ohio, US · Historic District - [Gilbert-Sinton Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/gilbert-sinton-historic-district) — Ohio, US · Historic District - [Hauck Botanic Gardens](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/hauck-botanic-gardens) — Ohio, US · Botanical Garden - [Laurel Homes Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/laurel-homes-historic-district) — Ohio, US · Historic District - [Mount Auburn Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/mount-auburn-historic-district) — Ohio, US · Historic District [View all places to see Whorled Coreopsis](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/whorled-coreopsis) ## More Plants - [white snakeroot](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-snakeroot) (*Ageratina altissima*) - [tree-of-heaven](https://www.snappit.app/explore/tree-of-heaven) (*Ailanthus altissima*) - [western sword fern](https://www.snappit.app/explore/western-sword-fern) (*Polystichum munitum*) - [common milkweed](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-milkweed) (*Asclepias syriaca*) --- Source: [Whorled Coreopsis: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/whorled-coreopsis)