Columbia Coreopsis - Coreopsis tinctoria var. atkinsoniana
Also known as Columbia tickseed, this coreopsis variant is native to Clark County and Eastern Washington, and can be found throughout the Columbia Gorge area from northern Oregon through British Columbia. This species of coreopsis is on the Portland Plant List! Learn more about it on our blog.
Height: 8” to 2 ft
Plant type: annual/biennial forb
Features: Can grow as an annual or biennial. First year grows glossy, divided leaves followed by prolific gold and brown flowers the second year. Self-seeds. Moderately deer resistant and drought tolerant. Great for cut flowers!
PPL: yes
Light - full sun
Soil - dry to moist, well-drained
Ecological benefits - attracts butterflies and bees. Top 30 plant for specialist native bees!
Also known as Columbia tickseed, this coreopsis variant is native to Clark County and Eastern Washington, and can be found throughout the Columbia Gorge area from northern Oregon through British Columbia. This species of coreopsis is on the Portland Plant List! Learn more about it on our blog.
Height: 8” to 2 ft
Plant type: annual/biennial forb
Features: Can grow as an annual or biennial. First year grows glossy, divided leaves followed by prolific gold and brown flowers the second year. Self-seeds. Moderately deer resistant and drought tolerant. Great for cut flowers!
PPL: yes
Light - full sun
Soil - dry to moist, well-drained
Ecological benefits - attracts butterflies and bees. Top 30 plant for specialist native bees!
Also known as Columbia tickseed, this coreopsis variant is native to Clark County and Eastern Washington, and can be found throughout the Columbia Gorge area from northern Oregon through British Columbia. This species of coreopsis is on the Portland Plant List! Learn more about it on our blog.
Height: 8” to 2 ft
Plant type: annual/biennial forb
Features: Can grow as an annual or biennial. First year grows glossy, divided leaves followed by prolific gold and brown flowers the second year. Self-seeds. Moderately deer resistant and drought tolerant. Great for cut flowers!
PPL: yes
Light - full sun
Soil - dry to moist, well-drained
Ecological benefits - attracts butterflies and bees. Top 30 plant for specialist native bees!
