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

This dwarf, red-flowered selection of Coreopsis tinctoria (Plains Coreopsis) offers the same easy-care, long-blooming daisy flowers as its taller cousins, in a compact form suited to borders and containers.

Site Selection
Sunlight: Full sun.
Soil: Adaptable, well-drained; tolerates poor soils.

Planting Outdoors
Sow in fall or early spring. Scatter seeds on the soil surface and press lightly - do not bury deeply, as they need light to germinate. Thin seedlings to 6-8 inches apart.

Starting Seeds Indoors
Start 4-6 weeks before the last frost in a well-draining seed-starting mix, sown on the surface.

Stratification & Scarification
Not required.

Watering
Keep soil lightly moist until germination; once established, this dwarf Coreopsis is drought tolerant.

Maintenance
Minimal fertilizer needed; deadhead to prolong bloom, or leave seed heads for reseeding and for birds.

Additional Notes
Confirm the exact cultivar with your seed supplier - 'dwarf' and 'red' selections of Coreopsis tinctoria vary in mature height, so packet/production records should guide the precise height range for this listing.