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Coreopsis heterophylla Plant Care
Iostephane heterophylla Benth.
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Iostephane heterophylla is a species of rosette-forming herbaceous perennials that produce heads of purple flowers. It is found across southwest Mexico, from Chihuahua to Oaxaca.
Every 5–7 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Coreopsis heterophylla?
Water Coreopsis heterophylla every 5–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Coreopsis heterophylla?
Coreopsis heterophylla (Iostephane heterophylla) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Iostephane genus.
Coreopsis heterophylla displays a clumping perennial herb growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Coreopsis heterophylla produces small, daisy-like flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Coreopsis heterophylla?
Iostephane heterophylla requires watering every 5–7 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 5–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Coreopsis heterophylla Need?
Coreopsis heterophylla thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Coreopsis heterophylla Prefer?
Iostephane heterophylla grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Coreopsis heterophylla prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Coreopsis heterophylla?
Well-draining, loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Coreopsis heterophylla to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Coreopsis heterophylla?
Feed Coreopsis heterophylla 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 Coreopsis heterophylla?
Repot every 1-2 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 Coreopsis heterophylla?
Coreopsis heterophylla can be propagated through seeds, division of rhizomes.
Is the Coreopsis heterophylla Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Coreopsis heterophylla, 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 Coreopsis heterophylla?
Coreopsis heterophylla 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 Coreopsis heterophylla Need?
Coreopsis heterophylla grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. In cooler regions, grow Coreopsis heterophylla as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Coreopsis heterophylla 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 Iostephane genus — compare its care with other Iostephane species on PlantoScan.
Iostephane is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Coreopsis heterophylla thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Iostephane heterophylla Benth., family Asteraceae (first published in Gen. Pl. 2(1): 368 (1873)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Coreopsis heterophylla, 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.
- Photo: Thelmadatter, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, 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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