Coreopsis tinctoria

Plains coreopsis, golden tickseed, calliopsis

Message of the Flower

Cheerfulness in Work for the Divine

The Mother’s Comment

Work for the Divine and you will find an ineffable joy filling your being.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

Try to enjoy doing everything you do.

When you are interested in what you do, you enjoy doing it.

To be interested in what you do, you must try to do it better and better.

In progress lies true joy.

The Mother, Words of the Mother - II: Progress and Perfection in Work

Colour

Yellow, maroon red, brown, or bicoloured

Family

Asteraceae (Compositae)

Cultivars

Mahogany Midget', 'Mardi Gras', 'Seashells', 'Tiger'

Flower Size

1-2 inches in diameter

Flower Texture

Smooth scales on flower head platform

Number of Petals

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Floral Symmetry

Radial

Fragrance of Flower

Not specified

Leaf Texture

Not detailed

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite or whorled

Leaf Color

Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous

Life Cycle

Annual

Blooming Period

Summer to early fall

Climate

Adaptable to various

Water Requirements

Moderate, drought-tolerant

Soil Type

Well-drained but adaptable

Temperature Ranges

Typical outdoor summer temperatures in U.S.

Sun or Shade

Full sun to partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Few, apart from rabbits

Pollinators

Bees, butterflies, other pollinators

Habitat

Prairies, roadsides, disturbed areas

Role in the Ecosystem

Nectar source for pollinators, seeds for birds

Quotations

Dye and medicinal uses by Native Americans

Ornamental

Historical dyeing

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Endangered Status

Not specified