Bring the sunshine home with Florida’s official state wildflower. Coreopsis is a cheerful, long-blooming native that brightens any garden with its golden yellow daisy-like flowers. A favorite among pollinators, this easy-to-grow annual (sometimes short-lived perennial) attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects throughout its extended bloom season. Perfect for naturalistic gardens, wildflower meadows, roadsides, or rain gardens, Coreopsis leavenworthii thrives in Florida’s heat and humidity, reseeding readily for year-after-year color. Its tolerance to a wide range of soils and moisture levels; makes it a reliable and low-maintenance choice for both gardeners and restoration projects.
Contents: Pure, untreated seeds, free from fillers
Sunlight: Full - Part Sun
Soil: Adapts to a variety of well drained soils
Moisture: Average - Moist
Life Cycle: Annual to short-lived perennial
Wildlife: Butterflies, Bees, Song birds consume seeds
Height: 1-3’ tall
Spacing: 6-12” apart
Range: Zones 8-11
Sowing: Cold moist stratification of 30-60 days improves germination but not required
All proceeds go directly toward growing Florida Native Plants to restore habitat and protect the wildlife that depends on them.
Seed; Leavensworth Tickseed, Coreopsis leavenworthii
Coverage
1.5g covers 30-40 sqft
3.5g covers 70-90 sqft
1/2oz covers 250-400 sqft
1oz covers 500-800 sqft
Growing Conditions
Growing Conditions:
Sunlight: Full - Part Sun
Soil: Adapts to a variety of well drained soils
Moisture: Average - Moist
Life Cycle: Annual to short-lived perennial
Wildlife: Butterflies, Bees, Song birds consume seeds
Height: 1-3’ tall
Spacing: 6-12” apart
Range: Zones 8-11
Sowing: Cold moist stratification of 30-60 days improves germination
Planting Instructions
Starting wildflower seeds successfully depends on creating a well-prepared, weed-free planting area. Choose a sunny, well-drained spot, then clear turf (solarizing is a natural, effective option) or firm bare soil to ensure excellent seed-to-soil contact. Sow seeds at the right time, generally mid-September through mid-January depending on your region.
For even coverage, mix 1 part seed with 5–10 parts inert materials; sand, sawdust, or vermiculite. In the prepared area, broadcast the seed mixture. Press seeds gently into the soil to ensure good seed-to-soil contact. Surface sow only, do not bury. Water gently after sowing.
With proper preparation and timing, you’ll give your wildflower seeds the best chance to flourish.
Visit the Florida Wildflower Foundation for more information.
Packaging
The package is 100% compostable, resealable, and heat-sealed to protect seed quality and longevity.
Made from Kraft paper and a plant-based lining, we chose this packaging to help reduce our carbon footprint.
Once opened, reseal and store in a cool, dry place. When finished, return it to the earth.
