Coreopsis auriculata L.

Eared Tickseed; Running Tickseed; Lobed Tickseed

Herb

Perennial

Vascular

Eared Tickseed is a native herbaceous perennial in the Sunflower family (Asteraceae). It is native to the northern half of Alabama. Eared Tickseed occurs in rocky woods, on roadsides, in forest openings, and along streams. It is a perennial forming rosettes with elongate stolons ending in new plants. Leaves are cauline and basal. The leaves are petiolate, ovate to elliptic in outline, often with 2 basal lobes, and pubescent. Flowers are produced in heads. The heads are solitary or up to 5 on long peduncles, held well above the leaves. Both the ray and disc flowers are yellow. The seed is a winged achene. Eared Tickseed is a popular wildflower and is often available from native plant nurseries. Eared Tickseed grows well in average soils with full or partial sun. Soils should be moist but well-draining. Soils that remain wet for long periods of time cause crown rot. Removing old flower heads promotes re-blooming and prevents the spread of this plant by seed. Plants can be grown from seed and large clumps can be divided in the autumn. Several horticultural selections are available including a low growing form and a form with tubular ray flowers. Eared Tickseed can be used for borders, on slopes, and in rock gardens.--A. Diamond

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Native

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