Quick answer: Prairie tickseed (Coreopsis palmata) is native to 10 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seeds, verified 16 Sep 2026.
Photo: Jim Pisarowicz, Wikimedia Commons (PUBLIC DOMAIN)
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 | Part shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Not recorded in the wildflower.org profile |
| Soil | Light, sandy or gravelly |
| Bloom | Jul-Aug |
| Height | Up to 3 ft |
| Wildlife value | Special value to native bees, supports conservation biological control |
none noted; spread limited by poor soils
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seeds via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
See where to buy →Quick answers about Prairie tickseed
Where is Prairie tickseed native?
Prairie tickseed (Coreopsis palmata) is native to 10 states across the Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Prairie tickseed bloom?
Prairie tickseed blooms Jul-Aug. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Prairie tickseed need?
Light: Part shade. Soil: Light, sandy or gravelly. Mature height: Up to 3 ft.
Is Prairie tickseed good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Special value to native bees, supports conservation biological control.
Is Prairie tickseed deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Prairie tickseed is deer-resistant and tolerates shade.
Where can I buy real Prairie tickseed seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seeds that names the true species, last checked 16 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Coreopsis palmata on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Prairie tickseed.
- Prairie ironweed Vernonia fasciculata
- Prairie onion Allium stellatum
- Prairie goldenrod Solidago nemoralis
- Large penstemon (shell-leaf beardtongue) Penstemon grandiflorus
- Sweet coneflower Rudbeckia subtomentosa
- Virginia mountain mint Pycnanthemum virginianum
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