Leptosyne bigelovii - Bigelow Coreopsis, Bigelow Tickseed (Plant)

Part of the daisy or sunflower family, the flower of this species is smaller in form. Unlike the dark brown core on sunflowers, the center is yellow. It has a wide distribution in California and found in numerous habitats. Does well in hot areas. Plant Characteristics Family Name Asteraceae Species Name Leptosyne bigelovii Common Name Bigelow Coreopsis, Bigelow Tickseed Plant Type Annual Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Coast-Sun, Inland-Sun, Inland-Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Yellow, Gold Flowering Months February, March, April, May, June Evergreen/Deciduous N/A Height by Width 1ft. x 1ft. Growth Rate Slow Endangered Not ranked Growth Habit Upright, Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution s SNF, Teh, SCoR, TR, DMoj, n Dson