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Tickseed (Coreopsis verticillata)
Prefers sandy soils, very drought tolerant. Seeds feed birds & small animals. Deer forage in winter, maybe saving favorites. Tickseeds don't attract ticks! Seeds attach to socks.
Summary
Classification: herbaceous perennial
Characteristics: adds attractive early season color
Habitat: dry open fields, will be outcompeted by more dominant plants
Wildlife Benefit: attracts butterflies, bees, pollinators, seeds beneficial for birds and small animals, provide food source for deer
Bloom Period: June-July
Height: 2-3 ft
Tolerances: full sun to partial shade, drought tolerant
Characteristics: adds attractive early season color
Habitat: dry open fields, will be outcompeted by more dominant plants
Wildlife Benefit: attracts butterflies, bees, pollinators, seeds beneficial for birds and small animals, provide food source for deer
Bloom Period: June-July
Height: 2-3 ft
Tolerances: full sun to partial shade, drought tolerant
