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Pest controlNorth American native. Drought-tolerant once established. Short-lived perennial that self-seeds freely. Vital food source for native bees and finches.
🌼 Beneficial companion — draws Hoverflies, Ladybirds, Lacewings that help control Aphids, Whitefly, Thrips, Spider mites on neighbouring plants.
Well-draining, poor to average — tolerates drought and clay
Coreopsis tinctoria
flowerA fellow Asteraceae — similar growing habits to Black-eyed Susan
