Calliopsis

Calliopsis, Coreopsis tinctoria

Branched clusters of yellow flowers with maroon centers. The yellow petals have a maroon base and 3 teeth at the tip.



  • Scientific Name: Coreopsis tinctoria

  • Other Names: Garden Coreopsis, Golden Coreopsis, Goldenwave, Tick-seed

  • Flower Size: 1.5 inches

  • Plant Height: 1 - 3 feet

  • Fun Facts: Used as a source of yellow and red dyes. Flowers were boiled in water and used as a tea for internal pain and bleeding. Roots were used in a tea to treat diarrhea.

  • Flower Color: Yellow

  • Bloom Time: June, July, August, September, October

  • Petal: 8

  • Leaf: Deeply Divided, Opposite

  • Stem: Smooth, Unbranched

  • Environment: Moist, Sun

  • Location: Shiloh Greenway