Leavenworth's Tickseed
Coreopsis leavenworthii
Last reviewed: June 2026
Leavenworth's Tickseed (Coreopsis leavenworthii) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs or cats (aspca.org, last reviewed 2026-05-21). If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–36" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
AL, FL, GA
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
Leavenworth's tickseed is a cheerful native wildflower that produces bright yellow daisy-like blooms from spring through fall. This compact perennial forms neat clumps and provides months of reliable color in sunny locations. It's drought tolerant once established and requires minimal care.
In an HOA neighborhood
Leavenworth's Tickseed is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
Host plant for painted lady butterfly.
The long blooming season attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial beetles throughout most of the growing season. Seeds provide food for songbirds in winter.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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