Annual Tickseed Plant Care
Calliopsis diversifolia C.Huber
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Coreopsis basalis, commonly known as the goldenmane tickseed, is a North American plant species in the sunflower family. It is native to the southeastern and south-central United States from Texas to the Carolinas.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Annual Tickseed?
Water Annual Tickseed every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 65–75°F (18–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Annual Tickseed Native To?
What Is the Annual Tickseed?
Annual Tickseed (Calliopsis diversifolia) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Calliopsis genus. Annual Tickseed is native to the southeastern and south-central United States from Texas to the Carolinas.
Annual Tickseed displays an upright, bushy perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Annual Tickseed produces colorful daisy-like flowers in various shades.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Annual Tickseed?
Calliopsis diversifolia requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Annual Tickseed Need?
Annual Tickseed thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Annual Tickseed Prefer?
Calliopsis diversifolia grows best at temperatures of 65–75°F. Annual Tickseed prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
65–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Annual Tickseed?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Annual Tickseed to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Annual Tickseed?
Feed Annual Tickseed every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Annual Tickseed?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Annual Tickseed?
Annual Tickseed can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps.
Is the Annual Tickseed Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Annual Tickseed, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Annual Tickseed?
Annual Tickseed is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Annual Tickseed Need?
Annual Tickseed grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Annual Tickseed is native to the southeastern and south-central United States from Texas to the Carolinas. In cooler regions, grow Annual Tickseed as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Annual Tickseed is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Calliopsis genus (family Asteraceae) — search all Calliopsis species in the plant lookup.
Annual Tickseed thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Calliopsis diversifolia C.Huber, family Asteraceae (first published in Cat. 1866 [Huber] 4. 1866 [Jan 1866] ; cf. D.J. Mabberley in Taxon, 34(3): 450. 1985) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Annual Tickseed, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13b, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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