Leavenworth's Tickseed
Coreopsis leavenworthii
Last reviewed: August 2026
Leavenworth's Tickseed (Coreopsis leavenworthii) is a perennial forb native to AL, FL, GA. It blooms in April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. The flowers draw bees, butterflies, and beetles. It reads as an intentional, HOA-friendly planting in the right spot.
Leavenworth's Tickseed (Coreopsis leavenworthii) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs or cats (aspca.org (opens in new tab), 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
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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.
Growing Leavenworth's Tickseed
Grow Leavenworth's Tickseed in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 12 to 36 inches tall and spread 12 to 24 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
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.
Common questions
- How much sun does Leavenworth's Tickseed need?
- Leavenworth's Tickseed grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Leavenworth's Tickseed bloom?
- Leavenworth's Tickseed blooms in April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is Leavenworth's Tickseed native?
- Leavenworth's Tickseed (Coreopsis leavenworthii) is native to AL, FL, GA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Leavenworth's Tickseed toxic to dogs?
- Leavenworth's Tickseed is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs (aspca.org).
- Is Leavenworth's Tickseed toxic to cats?
- Leavenworth's Tickseed is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for cats (aspca.org).
- What butterflies or moths does Leavenworth's Tickseed host?
- Leavenworth's Tickseed is a larval host plant for painted lady butterfly.
- Is Leavenworth's Tickseed HOA-friendly?
- Leavenworth's Tickseed is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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