Native Plants of the Great Lakes
North Branch Restoration Project:
Native Plant and Seed Collection
Coreopsis Tripteris / Family:
Asteraceae
Tall Coreopsis, Swink/Wilhelm # 5
FLOWERING: Late July to early October.
SEED TIMING: Mid-August to November.
HABITAT: Prairies and savannas.
DIAGNOSTIC FEATURES: 3 - 8 feet high. Variable, mostly
three-parted, lance-shaped leaves. Canary yellow petals with
purple-brown disks. Rays are rounded at tips.
TO PICK: Whole plant turns a rich brown color standing
high above most other prairie plants. Pick entire, dried flower
head. |
