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Coreopsis tinctoria atkinsoniana - (Douglas. ex Lindl.)Parker.

Common Name Coreopsis
Family Asteraceae or Compositae
USDA hardiness Coming soon
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Openings in pine forests on rich moist soils, 1500 - 2250 metres in Arizona.
Range South-western N. America.
Edibility Rating    (1 of 5)
Other Uses    (2 of 5)
Weed Potential No
Medicinal Rating    (1 of 5)
Care (info)
Well drained soil Moist Soil Full sun
Coreopsis tinctoria atkinsoniana Coreopsis


Coreopsis tinctoria atkinsoniana Coreopsis

 

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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Coreopsis tinctoria atkinsoniana is a ANNUAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees.
It is noted for attracting wildlife.
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

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Synonyms

C. cardaminaefolia. (DC.)Torr.&Gray.

Plant Habitats

 Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts:
Edible Uses: Drink

A beverage is made from the dried plant[161, 177, 257]. It was used instead of coffee[257].

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Medicinal Uses

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Astringent  Emetic

A tea made from the roots is emetic and is also used in the treatment of diarrhoea[222, 257]. An infusion of the whole plant without the root has been used by women desiring a female baby[257].

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Other Uses

Dye

A yellow (red with an acid mordant) dye is obtained from the flowers[169]. It is not very good on plant fibres[169]. The flowers can be dried for later use[169].

Special Uses

Attracts Wildlife

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Cultivation details

Succeeds in ordinary garden soil[1]. Prefers a fertile well-drained moisture retentive medium soil[111, 200]. Grows well in sandy soils[188]. Requires a sunny position[111, 200]. Established plants are drought resistant[1]. A good bee plant[200].

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Plant Propagation

Seed - sow March in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer[111]. If you have sufficient seed then it can also be sown in situ outdoors.

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Native Range

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Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Related Plants
Latin NameCommon NameHabitHeightHardinessGrowthSoilShadeMoistureEdibleMedicinalOther
Coreopsis auriculataTickseed, Lobed tickseed,Mouse-eared Coreopsis, Eared CoreopsisPerennial1.5 4-8 MLMNDM003
Coreopsis calliopsideaLeafstem tickseedAnnual0.6 0-0  LMNDM001
Coreopsis giganteaGiant coreopsis, Sea DahliaPerennial2.5 10-11 MLMNDM001
Coreopsis roseaPink tickseedPerennial0.6 4-9 FLMSNDMWe003
Coreopsis tinctoriaCoreopsis, Golden tickseed, Atkinson's tickseed, Dyer's Coreopsis, Plains Coreopsis, Annual CoreopsAnnual0.8 2-11 MLMNDM111
Coreopsis verticillataWhorled tickseedPerennial1.0 3-9 FLMNDM113

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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Author

(Douglas. ex Lindl.)Parker.

Botanical References

200235

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