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Coreopsis 'Jethro Tull' (Tickseed 'Jethro Tull')

Other names: Coreopsis auriculata 'Jethro Tull', Ear-leaved tickseed 'Jethro Tull', Lobed tickseed 'Jethro Tull', Mouse-ear tickseed 'Jethro Tull', Coreopsis grandiflora 'Jethro Tull'

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Variety or Cultivar
'Jethro Tull' is a compact, mound-forming, deciduous perennial with elliptic, dark green leaves and, in summer, golden-yellow flowers with fluted, tubular petals.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.45 m 0.45 m 2-5 years
1 ft 1 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
  • North
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Best grown in fertile, well-drained soil, preferably in sun. Drought tolerant once established. Will be short-lived if grown in clay. Will be evergreen to semi-evergreen if grown in mild climates. Suitable for use as a ground cover.

Suggested uses

Ground Cover, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Wildlife, Bees (attract & feed bees)

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Moderate/Medium
Low Desert = Moderate/Medium

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Mat-forming, Cushion or Mound Forming

Native to

Southeastern United States, Central United States

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut back to the base in late autumn.

Propagation methods

Seed, Division, Basal cuttings

Propagation

Sow seed at 13-16C in late winter. Divide in early spring.

Pests

Slugs

Snails

Diseases

Plant container grown plants in deep fertile, well-drained soil

Cut plants to ground level (optional)

Deadhead to encourage more flowers (optional)

Divide and replant in spring

Plant in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soils

Take basal cuttings

Plant container grown plants in a sunny postion

Plant in full sun or partial shade (autumn or spring)

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