Prairie Coreopsis
Coreopsis palmata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Prairie Coreopsis (Coreopsis palmata) 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
low
Size
12"–36" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
IL
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
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Prairie coreopsis produces cheerful yellow daisy-like flowers from June through August on compact plants that reach 1-3 feet tall. This drought-tolerant native perennial forms neat clumps and requires minimal care once established. The deeply lobed leaves give it an attractive, fine-textured appearance even when not in bloom.
In an HOA neighborhood
Prairie Coreopsis is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- Dies back completely in winter
- May self-seed in ideal conditions
Wildlife value
The bright yellow flowers attract native bees, butterflies, and beneficial beetles throughout the summer blooming period. Seeds provide food for goldfinches and other small birds in 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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