Red Plains Dwarf Coreopsis Seeds - Native Compact Wildflower with Red & Gold Blooms

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Description

Red Plains Dwarf Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria, dwarf variety) is a compact, eye-catching wildflower known for its vibrant red-and-gold, daisy-like blooms that brighten gardens and meadows through summer into early fall. Unlike the taller standard Coreopsis tinctoria, this dwarf form typically grows only 8–12 inches tall, making it ideal for borders, containers, and smaller spaces. Adaptable and easy to grow, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, tolerating poor conditions and drought once established. Its nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it both a beautiful and ecologically valuable addition to pollinator-friendly landscapes.

Red Plains Dwarf Coreopsis Seeds - Native Compact Wildflower with Red & Gold Blooms
Planting Instructions

INDOOR PLANTING (Seed Starting)

Best for: Earlier blooms, controlled germination, container gardens

When to start
6–8 weeks before last expected frost
How to plant
Containers: Use seed trays or small pots with drainage
  1. Soil: Light, well-draining seed-starting mix
  2. Planting depth:

    Press seeds onto the soil surface

    Lightly cover with ⅛ inch of soil or vermiculite

    seeds need light to germinate

  3. Water: Mist gently or bottom-water—keep moist, not soggy
  4. Temperature: 65–75°F (18–24°C)
  5. Light: Bright light or grow lights immediately after sprouting

Germination

  • 7–14 days

After sprouting

  • Thin to strongest seedlings
  • Harden off for 7–10 days before transplanting outdoors
  • Transplant after frost danger has passed

OUTDOOR PLANTING (Direct Sowing)

Best for: Low-maintenance gardens, meadow plantings, large areas

When to plant

  • After last frost, once soil has warmed
  • OR late fall in mild climates (natural overwintering)

How to plant

  1. Site: Full sun, well-drained soil
  2. Prepare soil: Remove weeds; loosen top 1–2 inches
  3. Planting depth:

    Scatter seeds on soil surface

    Lightly rake or press in (no more than ⅛ inch deep)
  4. Water: Keep soil lightly moist until established

Spacing

  • Thin or space plants 10–12 inches apart

Germination

  • 7–21 days, depending on temperature and moisture

CARE & MAINTENANCE

  • Water:

    Moderate during establishment

    Drought-tolerant once established

  • Deadheading: Encourages continuous blooms
  • Fertilizer: Not needed; too much causes leggy growth
  • Pollinators: Excellent nectar source for bees & butterflies

Containers & Small Gardens

  • Use 6–8 inch pots minimum
  • Excellent for patios, school gardens, and youth kits
  • Combine with native grasses or other low growers

Testimonials

★★★★★

I love Native Sunflowers in my home garden and landscape.

Mary Hoggins
Tyler, Texas
★★★★★

Last year in the Fall, I collected a lot of seeds I planted this year.

Roger Holmes
Dallas, Texas
★★★★★

They really added a big splash of color to the front of my house garden bed. Love them!

Audrey Long
Mobile, Alabama

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