How to Grow and Care for Calliopsis

The lance-leaved coreopsis attracts pollinators such as honeybees and butterflies but is considered an invasive species in many countries, such as Japan. Originally native to the eastern U.S., it has since spread around the world. The lance-leaved coreopsis grows well in wet or dry soil.

Plains coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria) is an annual flowering plant common to Canada, the United States, and China. Plains coreopsis grows along roadsides and agricultural fields. Plains coreopsis is cultivated in gardens and prefers well-drained sandy soils. The blossoms can be made into mahogany dye.

Large-flowered tickseed (Coreopsis grandiflora) is a flowering plant that blooms from late spring to early fall. The Latin name Coreopsis grandiflora means "bug view" and "large flower." The common name refers to the small black seeds produced by the plant.

Whorled tickseed (Coreopsis verticillata) is a flowering tickseed plant species that grows in North America, specifically throughout the eastern United States. Whorled tickseed grows in thin woodland areas and can withstand harsh weather conditions. In horticulture, whorled tickseed are often grown in hanging baskets and containers. They attract butterflies.

Giant Coreopsis is a woody, succulent perennial that is found in coastal areas of western North America and cultivated by nurseries. It is highly drought-tolerant, but susceptible to frost. A member of the sunflower family, it is covered in yellow blooms in the spring and summer. Giant Coreopsis grows up to 1.2 m tall.