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Plains Coreopsis
Coreopsis tinctoria

Location
Wildflower garden.

Description
A hardy upright annual that prefers full sun and can tolerate a range of soil drainage, Plains coreopsis is characterized by delicate lance-like, opposite leaves, that bloom mahogany-red flowers with yellowish, round heads (TAMU 2009). These plants can grow to a height of 4 feet and also come in varieties that display yellow flower heads with red-brown centers.

History
Plains coreopsis is native to Southern U.S., but is now wide spread. (USDA 2002)

References
Texas Agricultural Extension Service. http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/Wildseed (Accessed June 28, 2009) Search term: Plains coreopsis.

USDA. http://plants.usda.gov (Accessed June 21, 2009) Search term: Coreopsis tinctoria

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