Pink Tickseed
Coreopsis rosea
Last reviewed: June 2026
Pink Tickseed (Coreopsis rosea) 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"–24" H × 12"–18" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
DE, MA, MD, NJ and 4 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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.
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.
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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