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How to Grow and Care for Lobed tickseed

Lobed tickseed, also known as Mouse-ear tickseed, Ear-leaved tickseed, Eared Coreopsis, Dwarf tickseed, Early Coreopsis

Lobed tickseed is a perennial plant known for its bright, daisy-like flowers and ease of care. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, making it a hardy choice for gardeners. A special care point for lobed tickseed includes deadheading to promote additional blooms and extend the flowering season. Additionally, lobed tickseed benefits from occasional watering during prolonged dry spells, although it is quite drought-tolerant once established.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Lobed tickseed

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5.5-7
Planting Time	Spring, Early summer
Hardiness Zones	4-9

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Varieties of Lobed tickseed

Lobed tickseed 'Nana'

Lobed tickseed 'Nana' is a dwarf perennial garden favorite that grows up to 22 cm tall. This is in contrast to the parent plant, whose flower stems can reach a height of 60 cm. The bright, orange-yellow flowers with serrated tips, which explain the common name 'mouse-ear tickseed', bloom from mid-spring to early summer.

Calliopsis 'Mercury Rising'

Calliopsis 'Mercury Rising' boasts velvety, wine-red blossoms with a golden orange center, radiating warmth in the summer garden. Its daisy-like flowers, reaching up to 2 inches wide, sit atop ferny, mounded foliage. This perennial thrives under full sun, unfazed by hot, dry conditions, showcasing an impressive resilience that echoes the golden rays they mirror.

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Lobed tickseed is a hardy, stoloniferous perennial with distinct foliage resembling mouse ears, contributing to part of its common reference. It produces vibrant, daisy-like flowers with a bright yellow-orange hue, with the blossoms spanning approximately 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter. The leaves of lobed tickseed are oval to lobed near the base, creating a unique visual texture. Blooming profusely, this plant exhibits a bushy clump-forming habit, reaching a mature height of 1 to 2 feet (30-60 cm) and a similar spread. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, displaying a combination of resilience to humidity and moderate drought conditions.