Growing Non-GMO Sunfire Coreopsis Flower Seeds

Coreopsis is easy to grow from seed. The only trick is stratification. All this means is that the seed coating is thicker than other seeds and needs some process to trigger germination. Common tactics are placing them in the fridge or freezer, or simply planting the seeds outside in the fall to get naturally treated over the winter. It is simplest to purchase the seeds in the summer and plant them out in the fall for blooms next summer or the following.

However, if you are just getting your seeds in the springtime, there is still hope! Place them on a wet paper towel in a sealed container in the fridge for 2-4 weeks before planting as normal. After that, it is similar to seedling care for almost any other plant! Continuing the seedlings inside under a grow light before planting outdoors; this can provide you with blooms even earlier in the year. Sunfire coreopsis can be kept indoors with plenty of sunlight.

Blooming is usually not expected until the second growing season. Plant outside in a sunny location after the last frost. They even grow freely in rocky and disturbed areas. If you wish to inhibit spreading, remove the flower stalks after flowering to limit seed production. Sunfire Coreopsis has low to moderate water requirements and does best with division every 2-3 years. Deadhead plants often to promote growth and minimize self-seeding, which may become weedy.

Sunfire Coreopsis in the Flower Garden

These Sunfire Coreopsis will gladly attract butterflies to pollinate your garden. Coreopsis plants readily in a variety of gardens with their bright orange and yellow blooms. They can effortlessly play a part in wildflower, pollinator, ornamental, and cottage gardens; even scatter the seeds in a field or open area.

Landscape Use of Sunfire Coreopsis

They make an excellent choice for beds, mass plantings, and borders. They are typically part of stock wildflower mixes and play well with other perennial bloomers. Even the foliage is feathery and desirable! Sunfire Coreopsis is known to be deer resistant. These flowers can be an important addition to any natural or cultivated landscape with minimal yearly maintenance.

About Sunfire Coreopsis Garden Seeds

These charming Coreopsis plants can also be used as cut flowers for endearing cottagey arrangements. They add height, light, and texture to any bouquet or centerpiece. To harvest the cut blooms, trim off the flower as far down the stem as possible and keep it in cold water for 1-2 weeks.

Sunfire coreopsis is a 2005 Fleuroselect Novelty Winner for its "uniformity and early blooming."

The Latin genus name comes from the word ‘koris’ which means ‘bug’, in reference to the shape and size of the seed.

Sunfire coreopsis can also be known as Calliopsis, Tickseed, Sunfire Tickseed, and Lance Leaved Coreopsis. It is native to prairies, woodlands, thickets, and clearings from Florida to New Mexico and all across the midwest. Coreopsis grandiflora has since been naturalized throughout most of the world including large expanses of Canada and China, where it was popularly cultivated.

Coreopsis plants are non–toxic to both humans and animals.

Stories From Our Gardeners

"The most difficult part of this flower is that it needs a cold treatment. If you plant these seeds in the fall, they are one of the easiest garden perennials to flourish!"

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

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