Nana Mouse Ears Tickseed
Coreopsis auriculata
kor-ee-OP-sis uh-rik-yoo-LAY-tuh
Perennials: Daisy
Tickseed
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
This is a dwarf plant with a dense, bushy clumping habit. Slow spreading. Good for borders, edgings and can be used as a Ground cover. Non-evasive but less drought tolerant than most Coreopsis.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Yellow
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Mid Summer
Habit
Upright
Height
6–12 in
Spread
6–12 in
Form
Daisy Type
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Edging
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Magnesium (Mg)
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division