Threadleaf coreopis is a tough, long-blooming perennial to fill sunny or dry spots. The plant reaches 18 to 36 inches, with flowers throughout the summer. Horticultural expert Melinda Myers says, “If ...

Coreopsis is a Greek word meaning “bug-like” and was conferred on the daisy-like flower due to the resemblance its seeds have to ticks. The botanical name Coreopsis is used more often than the common ...

I have some poison ivy growing up in the middle of my threadleaf coreopsis that I planted 2 years ago. How it got there is beyond me. How do I get rid of it without killing my plant? Should I wait ...

Threadleaf coreopsisCoreopsis verticillataAppearance: Threadleaf coreopsis is covered by golden-yellow, daisylike flowers, blooming midsummer into fall. Koris and opsis means "buglike" in Greek and ...

Coreopsis, commonly called tickseed, belongs in the "happy-go-lucky" family of flowering perennials. They will grow in almost any kind of soil and will survive despite common gardening mistakes ...

Mt. Cuba Center, the Delaware public garden that specializes in native plantings, has some useful new information that can help you grow a better garden this year. It's just released the latest of its ...