Plains Coreopsis
Coreopsis tinctoria, also known as Golden Tickseed or Calliopsis, is a native wildflower with edible petals that can be used as a garnish or boiled into tea. It is also used to make dyes in lovely shades of yellow, orange and brown.
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Plains Coreopsis nectar feeds insects, butterflies and bees, even in periods of drought. The seeds are eaten by several species of birds.
It can establish itself in poor soils that are generally liked by invasive species, making it an important native.
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The striking colors of Plains Coreopsis light up the prairie. In the language of flowers, coreopsis is “always cheerful,” and it creates an atmosphere of positivity, happiness, and warmth.
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