Plant · GBIF taxon 3133927
large-flowered tickseed
Coreopsis grandifloraAlso known as Largeflower Tickseed, Golden Coreopsis
Bright golden-yellow blooms with deeply notched petal tips make large-flowered tickseed a standout across prairies, roadsides, and sunny gardens. Native bees, hoverflies, and butterflies flock to the prominent central discs throughout summer, while songbirds later feast on the dry, tick-like seeds. This resilient wildflower thrives in nutrient-poor soils and drought-prone spots where many other garden plants struggle.
FloweringPollinator MagnetPerennial
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Autotrophic (Photosynthetic)
Predators
- White-tailed Deer
- Eastern Cottontail
- Caterpillars
ThreatsHabitat loss from suburban development and encroachment of invasive grasses
HabitatsPrairies, glades, open woodlands, fields, roadsides
Life spanShort-lived perennial (2–3 years)
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyAsteraceae
- SpeciesCoreopsis grandiflora
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Identification: Look for bright yellow petals with distinct four-toothed tips surrounding a matching yellow central disc.
- Gardening Care: Deadhead spent flower heads regularly to prolong the blooming season through midsummer.
- Wildlife Watching: Check sunny patches during warm late-morning hours to observe native bees feeding on nectar.
Frequent Companion (c) Sandy Wolkenberg, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Sandy Wolkenberg · cc-by
Pollinator USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab from Beltsville, Maryland, USA / Public domain · cc0
Close Relative no rights reserved, uploaded by Becky Dill · cc0
Close Relative (c) Thayne Tuason, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
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