Texas Tickseed
Coreopsis gladiata
Last reviewed: October 2026
Texas Tickseed (Coreopsis gladiata) 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
24"–48" H × 18"–24" W
Bloom
Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
AL, FL, GA, MS and 2 more states
Pollinators
butterflies, bees
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Texas Tickseed is a native wildflower that produces bright yellow daisy-like blooms from late summer through fall. This upright perennial forms neat clumps and provides reliable color when many other plants are finishing their growing season. It thrives in full sun with moderate water needs and goes dormant in winter.
In an HOA neighborhood
Texas Tickseed is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: mid zone.
- May flop without support
- Best in less formal zones
Wildlife value
The cheerful yellow flowers attract butterflies and native bees during the fall blooming period. This plant serves as an important late-season nectar source when fewer flowers are available.
Common questions
- How much sun does Texas Tickseed need?
- Texas Tickseed grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Texas Tickseed bloom?
- Texas Tickseed blooms in September, October, and November.
- Where is Texas Tickseed native?
- Texas Tickseed (Coreopsis gladiata) is native to AL, FL, GA, MS and 2 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Texas Tickseed toxic to dogs?
- Texas Tickseed is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs (aspca.org).
- Is Texas Tickseed toxic to cats?
- Texas Tickseed is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for cats (aspca.org).
- What pollinators does Texas Tickseed attract?
- Texas Tickseed draws butterflies and bees.
- Is Texas Tickseed HOA-friendly?
- Texas 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.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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