Pink Tickseed
Coreopsis rosea
Last reviewed: August 2026
Coreopsis rosea, or pink tickseed, produces slender pink daisy-like flowers from July through September and grows well in moist meadows, pond edges, and damp roadside ditches in the mid-Atlantic and coastal Northeast.
Pink Tickseed (Coreopsis rosea) 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"–24" H × 12"–18" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
DE, MA, MD, NJ and 4 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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Pink tickseed is a low-growing native wildflower that produces delicate pink daisy-like blooms from summer through early fall. This compact perennial forms neat clumps and thrives in sunny locations with average moisture. The cheerful flowers add soft color to garden borders and naturalized areas.
Growing Pink Tickseed
Grow Pink Tickseed in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 12 to 24 inches tall and spread 12 to 18 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Pink Tickseed is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- May look sparse in winter when dormant
Wildlife value
The abundant blooms attract various bees and butterflies throughout the long flowering season. Seeds also provide food for songbirds in late fall.
Common questions
- When does Coreopsis rosea bloom?
- Pink tickseed typically flowers from July into September, with the display often continuing into early fall in cooler coastal locations.
- What kind of soil moisture does pink tickseed need?
- It prefers consistently moist to wet, sandy or peaty soils, reflecting its habit of growing in wet meadows and along pond and stream margins.
- How much sun does Coreopsis rosea need to flower well?
- Full sun produces the fullest bloom, though the plant will still flower reasonably well in part sun or light part shade.
- What pollinators are attracted to Coreopsis rosea?
- Bees and butterflies regularly visit the flowers for nectar and pollen.
- Is Pink Tickseed toxic to dogs?
- Pink Tickseed is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs (aspca.org).
- Is Pink Tickseed toxic to cats?
- Pink Tickseed is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for cats (aspca.org).
- Is Pink Tickseed HOA-friendly?
- Pink Tickseed is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
These answers were drafted with an AI model from this plant's data. Verify care details with a local expert.
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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- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
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