Coreopsis

Coreopsis tinctoria

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Bees

Bumblebees Attracts butterflies

Butterflies Attracts pest-control insects

Pest control

About

Cheerful yellow daisy flowers over a long season. Extremely drought-tolerant. Annual species (C. tinctoria) blooms first year from seed. Attracts bees and butterflies.

Pests & beneficial insects

🌼 Beneficial companion — draws Hoverflies, Ladybirds, Lacewings that help control Aphids, Whitefly, Thrips, Spider mites on neighbouring plants.

Sun: Full Sun
Water: Low
Spacing

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Soil notes

Well-draining, poor to average — drought-tolerant

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