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Dwarf Plains Coreopsis Seeds

Scientific name Coreopsis tinctoria

About this variety

Dwarf Plains Coreopsis brings the airy look of a wildflower planting into a smaller garden space. Slender stems carry yellow daisies marked with deep red centers above fine foliage, making a lively contrast with the broad leaves of summer vegetables and flowers. This annual strain typically grows 16–24 inches tall. Plant it in sunny borders, informal beds, or...

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150 minimum seeds per packet
Gardener experience

Easy to moderate

Germination difficulty

Easy to moderate

Germination time

7–14 at 60–75 °F seed-zone soil temperature

  • Germination
    7–14 daysa seed-zone soil temperature of 60–75 °F
  • Sun
    Full sun
  • Spacing
    space 12 in · rows 24 in
  • Growth habit
    Mounding · Annual
  • Best use
    borders, cutting gardens, pollinators, containers, and seasonal color
  • Before sowing
    Press seed onto moist, fine soil or seed-starting mix; keep the surface moist and exposed to light.
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1-year seed warrantyCoverage begins on the date of purchase.

When properly stored, planted, and cared for, we guarantee reasonable germination and true-to-type growth for one year from the date of purchase. Conditions outside our control—including extreme weather, pests, unsuitable storage, and gardener error—are excluded. Contact us when something is not right so we can review the situation and work toward a replacement, refund, or another fair resolution.

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Every seed variety we sell is non-GMO.

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What to expect from Dwarf Plains Coreopsis Seeds

A 16–24-inch annual with yellow-and-red daisies for sunny borders and pollinator plantings.

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Dwarf Plains Coreopsis brings the airy look of a wildflower planting into a smaller garden space. Slender stems carry yellow daisies marked with deep red centers above fine foliage, making a lively contrast with the broad leaves of summer vegetables and flowers. This annual strain typically grows 16–24 inches tall. Plant it in sunny borders, informal beds, or a pollinator patch where the individual flowers can move freely above neighboring plants.

History and identity

Coreopsis tinctoria is native to the south-central United States and has naturalized more widely. Dwarf Plains is a shorter garden strain of that species. Its native-species background should not be read as a claim that this commercial strain is local ecotype seed or has a documented Indigenous cultivar history.

Sowing and establishment

Sow in spring on a finely prepared, well-drained seedbed, or start indoors about 4 weeks before transplanting. Press seed onto the surface and do not bury it: light supports germination. Keep the surface evenly moist without washing seed away. Allow roughly 7–14 days around 60–75°F, with variation by conditions. Harden seedlings before planting out after hard frost risk has passed. Thin to about 12 inches apart; allow 24 inches between garden rows if using rows.

Growing and care

Give full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly while seedlings establish, then according to rainfall and soil dryness. Established plants tolerate some dry periods. Avoid rich feeding that encourages weak, leafy growth. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued bloom and limit unwanted seedlings, or leave selected heads for seed.

Harvest and use

Expect summer flowers rather than a fixed vegetable-style maturity date. Cut fresh stems when flowers have opened, using clean scissors and a clean vase. Leave some flowers for visiting insects. Remove faded heads for a tidier bed, or let chosen seed heads turn brown and dry for collection.

Saving seed

Collect fully dry, brown seed heads from several healthy plants before they shed. Dry under cover, rub heads apart, separate seed from chaff, and store completely dry seed in labeled containers. Different Coreopsis tinctoria strains can cross through insect pollination; isolate flowering varieties if preserving a distinct strain.

Minimum Seed Count: 150 seeds

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Add an optional ZIP code and planting date for a broad frost-window check.Use local forecasts and measured soil temperature for final planting decisions.
1Essential fitTiming, light, and space
2Temperature and exposureOptional microclimate detail
3Soil, drainage, and waterRoot-zone readiness
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Recorded soil typeLoamy
Recorded pH range6.0–6.5
Water needsModerate
LightFull sun

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Starting and plantingSeed preparation, sowing, germination, transplanting, spacing, and early establishment
Give full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly while seedlings establish, then according to rainfall and soil dryness. Established plants tolerate some dry periods. Avoid rich feeding that encourages weak, leafy growth. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued bloom and limit unwanted seedlings, or leave selected heads for seed.
Season-long growing guideWater, fertility, support, weather response, pollination, containers, and care through maturity
Sow in spring on a finely prepared, well-drained seedbed, or start indoors about 4 weeks before transplanting. Press seed onto the surface and do not bury it: light supports germination. Keep the surface evenly moist without washing seed away. Allow roughly 7–14 days around 60–75°F, with variation by conditions. Harden seedlings before planting out after hard frost risk has passed. Thin to about 12 inches apart; allow 24 inches between garden rows if using rows.
Harvest, storage, and usesRecognizing maturity, harvesting cleanly, handling and storage, kitchen uses, and garden roles

Harvest and storage

Harvest and use: Expect summer flowers rather than a fixed vegetable-style maturity date. Cut fresh stems when flowers have opened, using clean scissors and a clean vase. Leave some flowers for visiting insects. Remove faded heads for a tidier bed, or let chosen seed heads turn brown and dry for collection.

Seed saving: Collect fully dry, brown seed heads from several healthy plants before they shed. Dry under cover, rub heads apart, separate seed from chaff, and store completely dry seed in labeled containers. Different Coreopsis tinctoria strains can cross through insect pollination; isolate flowering varieties if preserving a distinct strain.

Uses and garden roles

Expect summer flowers rather than a fixed vegetable-style maturity date. Cut fresh stems when flowers have opened, using clean scissors and a clean vase. Leave some flowers for visiting insects. Remove faded heads for a tidier bed, or let chosen seed heads turn brown and dry for collection.
Seed savingSelection, pollination, isolation, full maturity, cleaning, drying, labeling, and storage
Collect fully dry, brown seed heads from several healthy plants before they shed. Dry under cover, rub heads apart, separate seed from chaff, and store completely dry seed in labeled containers. Different Coreopsis tinctoria strains can cross through insect pollination; isolate flowering varieties if preserving a distinct strain.
Pests, diseases, and troubleshootingPrevention, diagnosis, environmental disorders, common damage, and first-response checks
Tiny surface-sown seed can dry out quickly or wash away in heavy rain. Thin crowded seedlings and improve airflow if mildew or leaf spots develop. Persistently wet soil encourages root problems; heavy fertilizing can cause floppy growth.
Frequently asked questionsDecision-focused answers that supplement the detailed guides above
Q: Is this a perennial coreopsis?
A: No. Plains coreopsis is an annual; later plants may be self-sown seedlings.

Q: How tall is this dwarf strain?
A: Dwarf Plains typically reaches 16–24 inches.

Q: Should the seed be covered?
A: Press it onto the surface and keep it moist. Do not bury the small, light-requiring seed.
History and provenanceBotanical identity, cultivar history, regional or cultural context, uncertainty, and source records

Scientific name: Coreopsis tinctoria

Coreopsis tinctoria is native to the south-central United States and has naturalized more widely. Dwarf Plains is a shorter garden strain of that species. Its native-species background should not be read as a claim that this commercial strain is local ecotype seed or has a documented Indigenous cultivar history.

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