Quick answer: Lobed tickseed (Coreopsis auriculata) is native to 8 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium |
| Soil | Rich, acidic, lime-tolerant |
| Bloom | Mar-May (scattered until frost) |
| Height | 4-24 in |
| Wildlife value | Flowers attract butterflies, seed attracts songbirds |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 16 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Lobed tickseed
Where is Lobed tickseed native?
Lobed tickseed (Coreopsis auriculata) is native to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Lobed tickseed bloom?
Lobed tickseed blooms Mar-May (scattered until frost). Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Lobed tickseed need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade. Water: Medium. Soil: Rich, acidic, lime-tolerant. Mature height: 4-24 in.
Is Lobed tickseed good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Flowers attract butterflies, seed attracts songbirds.
Is Lobed tickseed deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Lobed tickseed is deer-resistant.
Where can I buy Lobed tickseed?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 16 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Coreopsis auriculata by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Lobed tickseed.
- Threadleaf coreopsis Coreopsis verticillata
- New York ironweed Vernonia noveboracensis
- Plains coreopsis Coreopsis tinctoria
- Seaside goldenrod Solidago sempervirens
- Dwarf crested iris Iris cristata
- Adam's needle Yucca filamentosa
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