Plains Coreopsis 'Mardi Gras' – 100 Seeds | Coreopsis tinctoria | Easy to Grow, Non-GMO

Bring a burst of color to your garden with Plains Coreopsis 'Mardi Gras' (Coreopsis tinctoria). Known for its bold red-and-yellow bicolor blooms, this hardy annual thrives in poor soil and full sun. The daisy-like flowers attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects, making it a pollinator favorite.

Whether you're filling a wildflower meadow or adding a cheerful splash to containers and borders, Coreopsis 'Mardi Gras' is a low-maintenance, high-impact choice. Native to North America and perfect for naturalizing, it offers extended blooming from early summer through fall.

Botanical name: Coreopsis tinctoria
Seed count: 100
Non-GMO, untreated, and open-pollinated.

Growing & Care Guide:

• Sowing: Direct sow after the last frost, or start indoors 4–6 weeks earlier.

• Light: Full sun.

• Soil: Well-drained, average to poor soil.

• Spacing: 20–30 cm (8–12 in) apart.

• Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established.

• Bloom time: Summer to early fall.

• Height: 60–90 cm (24–36 in).

Deadhead to prolong blooming, or allow to self-seed for next season.

This package contains 100 seeds.

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