Organic Coreopsis tinctoria (Dyer’s Coreopsis)

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55 days to flower Coreopsis tinctoria

A gorgeous native to Eastern North America, Coreopsis tinctoria is easy to grow anywhere with full sun or partial shade. Even in poor soil each plant bears hundreds of ornate flowers in robust 2 to 3 foot tall and wide tufts. Indigenous people have dyed textiles yellow and red with these abundant blossoms for millennia, as well as enjoying the plant as both food and medicine. An annual, Coreopsis tinctoria readily self-sows without becoming a nuisance. It is popular in ornamental gardens and native gardens as well as low-maintenance perennial beds, where it pleasantly pops up here and there. Though it is remarkably drought-tolerant, well-watered plants offer the most abundant blooms. We have heard that two dozen plants will yield enough blossoms to dye one pound of wool or silk. Fresh or dry flowers are equally effective as dye.

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Organic Coreopsis tinctoria (Dyer’s Coreopsis)

55 days to flower Coreopsis tinctoria

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A gorgeous native to Eastern North America, Coreopsis tinctoria is easy to grow anywhere with full sun or partial shade. Even in poor soil each plant bears hundreds of ornate flowers in robust 2 to 3 foot tall and wide tufts. Indigenous people have dyed textiles yellow and red with these abundant blossoms for millennia, as well as enjoying the plant as both food and medicine. An annual, Coreopsis tinctoria readily self-sows without becoming a nuisance. It is popular in ornamental gardens and native gardens as well as low-maintenance perennial beds, where it pleasantly pops up here and there. Though it is remarkably drought-tolerant, well-watered plants offer the most abundant blooms. We have heard that two dozen plants will yield enough blossoms to dye one pound of wool or silk. Fresh or dry flowers are equally effective as dye.

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1 review for Organic Coreopsis tinctoria (Dyer’s Coreopsis)

  1. Cala (verified owner)

    This plant is absolutely lovely. I have had a diverse range of colors with deep reds and yellows. Can’t wait to save seed from this and make it a big star in my annual plantings next year.

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Organic Coreopsis Tinctoria (Dyer’s Coreopsis)

Transplant Only: Sow 2 seeds per cell (thin to strongest 1) 4 weeks before last frost, barely covering seed and keeping soil surface moist until emergence. When seedlings have true leaves, transplant into larger containers. Harden off (reduce temperature and water 3-5 days) and transplant out after frost.

Sowing Date: Indoors before last frost
Seed Depth: barely cover
Days to Germination: 7-10
Days to Maturity: 65
Plant spacing after thinning: 12 inches
Height: 2-3 feet

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