| Leavenworth's Coreopsis | |
| Common Tickseed | |
| Leavenworth's tickseed |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5b |
| Flowers: | Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Lavender |
| Flower Size: | 5"-6" |
| Flower Time: | Year Round |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Uses: | Suitable for forage |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds: pWssa Other Beneficial Insects |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
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