Tickseed Plant
Tickseed (Coreopsis) is a perennial that grows 1-4 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 4-9, prefers well-drained, sandy soil, full sun to part shade, low moisture, and has no edible or medicinal uses.
Habit
Clump-forming
Height
0.5 to 1.0 m
Growth
Perennial
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Dry to moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
North America, Asia
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
15°C to 25°C
Humidity (%)
50% to 70%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
0.2 to 0.5 kg
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.5 to 0.7 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
1 to 2 kg per plant
NPK ratio
05:10:10
life Span
2 to 3 years
Health Benefits
Ornamental, Medicinal
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% compost, 30% peat moss, 30% perlite
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2 weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Rust, Leaf Spot, Root Rot, Stem Rot.
White powdery growth on leaves, Orange or brown pustules on leaves, Brown or black spots on leaves, Wilting, yellowing leaves, root discoloration Brown or black stem lesions.
Neem oil, baking soda, remove infected debris, Remove infected leaves, Improve soil drainage, use beneficial soil microbes, Improve soil drainage, avoid overhead watering.
Sulfur-based fungicides, Fungicides with myclobutanil, Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with metalaxyl or mefenoxam, Fungicides containing thiophanate-methyl.