Quick answer: Leavenworth's tickseed (Coreopsis leavenworthii) is native to 1 state. 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.
Photo: Bob Peterson from North Palm Beach, Florida, Planet Earth!, Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA-2.0)
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 |
|---|---|
| Water | Low, Medium |
| Soil | Sandy, moist to dry |
| Bloom | Mar-Nov (year-round in FL) |
| Height | Up to 3 ft |
| Wildlife value | Florida's official state wildflower, attracts butterflies/bees |
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 Leavenworth's tickseed
Where is Leavenworth's tickseed native?
Leavenworth's tickseed (Coreopsis leavenworthii) is native to Florida. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Leavenworth's tickseed bloom?
Leavenworth's tickseed blooms Mar-Nov (year-round in FL). Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Leavenworth's tickseed need?
Light: Sun. Water: Low, Medium. Soil: Sandy, moist to dry. Mature height: Up to 3 ft.
Is Leavenworth's tickseed good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Florida's official state wildflower, attracts butterflies/bees.
Is Leavenworth's tickseed deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Leavenworth's tickseed is deer-resistant and drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy Leavenworth's 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 leavenworthii by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Leavenworth's tickseed.
- Coontie Zamia pumila
- Beach sunflower Helianthus debilis
- Fringed bluestar Amsonia ciliata
- Scarlet sage Salvia coccinea
- Seaside goldenrod Solidago sempervirens
- Threadleaf coreopsis Coreopsis verticillata
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