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Key characteristics

Family: Asteraceae
Height: 6 to 12 inches
Width: 12 to 18 inches
Flower color: Deep yellow to light orange
Foliage color: Dark green, lobed leaves
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Full sun
Water: Low to moderate
Maintenance: Low; deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms
Growing zone: USDA Zones 5 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Groundcovers

Coreopsis auriculata ‘Nana’

Dwarf Tickseed

Coreopsis auriculata 'Nana', commonly known as Dwarf Tickseed, is a compact perennial known for its bright golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers. It blooms in late spring and early summer, creating a cheerful display that continues through the warm months. The flowers are attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies, making it a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.

This dwarf variety of Coreopsis auriculata originated from the southeastern United States, where it thrives in meadows and open woodlands.

Light

Full sun

Water

Low to moderate

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Pollinator Gardens
Rock Gardens
Borders
Deer-Prone Areas

Companion plants

Salvias · Purple coneflowers · Catmints · Black-eyed Susans · Dianthus · Blue fescues

Design tip

Place this compact perennial near the front of sunny beds where its bright flowers naturally draw attention toward the planting. Repeating small drifts along pathways creates a welcoming rhythm while tying separate garden spaces into one cohesive landscape.