Quick answer: Prairie tickseed (Coreopsis palmata) is native to 4 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seeds, verified 16 Sep 2026.
Where it's native
Listed in the register 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 |
Invasive / regulated
none noted; spread limited by poor soils
Buying it
Wild species
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
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