Coreopsis Basalis 100 Seeds – Golden Wave Tickseed Yellow Red Annual Wildflower

Coreopsis basalis, commonly known as Golden Wave Tickseed, is a cheerful annual wildflower prized for its bright golden-yellow blooms with distinctive reddish-brown centers. This easy-to-grow native wildflower creates a warm, wave-like display of color across beds, borders, and meadow plantings throughout the growing season. Its daisy-like flowers rise above fine, airy foliage and attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators to the garden.

Golden Wave Tickseed is an excellent choice for wildflower meadows, pollinator gardens, cottage borders, and naturalized areas. It also works well in cut flower arrangements and container plantings. Because it is a fast-growing annual, it can fill bare spots quickly and provide reliable seasonal color with minimal maintenance.

Plant Features

• Bright golden-yellow petals with contrasting reddish-brown centers
• Annual wildflower that blooms reliably in its first season
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Works well in meadows, borders, and cut flower gardens
• Low-maintenance and tolerant of a range of garden conditions

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Coreopsis basalis
• Plant Type: Annual wildflower
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
• Bloom Season: Summer to early fall
• Spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Coreopsis basalis seeds directly in the garden after the last frost, or start them indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last expected frost date. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface and keep them moist, as light aids germination. Thin seedlings to about 12 to 18 inches apart once they are large enough to handle. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil for best results.

Water regularly during establishment, then reduce frequency as plants mature. Deadheading spent blooms can encourage continued flowering through the season. Golden Wave Tickseed is generally low-maintenance and may self-seed in favorable conditions, returning in future years.

What's Included

100 Coreopsis basalis seeds (Golden Wave Tickseed).