Perennial
Tickseed
Coreopsis leavenworthii
Varieties We Carry
StandardCoreopsis leavenworthiiYellowCoreopsis leavenworthiiChipola RiverCoreopsis leavenworthii
Sizes & Pricing
1 galFrom$6.95
Seed PackFrom$3.99
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 25.
LightFull Sun
WaterModerate
Mature size1.5-3 feet × 0.5-1.5 feet
About Tickseed
Leavenworth's Tickseed (Coreopsis leavenworthii), Florida's state wildflower, is a native annual or short-lived perennial producing masses of bright golden-yellow daisy flowers with dark centers from late spring through fall. It thrives in full sun in NE Florida's sandy flatwoods and meadows, reseeding freely to naturalize in the garden. Starting at $6.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Annual
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Acidic, Well-drained, Wet
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Bloom season.
Bloom season. Foliage may begin to change or drop. Ideal planting window.
Bloom season. Dormant — drops foliage.
Care essentials
Light
Plant in full sun — Leavenworth's Tickseed requires at least 6 hours of direct sun daily and is naturally found in open pine flatwoods and sunny meadows throughout Florida.
Water
Water seedlings until established; mature plants are drought-tolerant and prefer lean, moderately moist to dry conditions — avoid rich, consistently wet soil which causes flopping and reduces blooming.
Soil & Fertilizer
Thrives in NE Florida's typical sandy, acidic soils with no amendments or fertilizer needed; lean, well-drained to seasonally moist soils mimic its natural flatwoods habitat and produce the strongest, most upright plants.
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Common questions
Is Tickseed a good plant for St. Augustine?
Tickseed is a perennial for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 1.5-3 feet × 0.5-1.5 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed March 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.