tickseed

Tickseed (Coreopsis 'Jethro Tull') plants should be watered regularly to promote healthy growth. The best practice for watering is to give the plant a deep, thorough watering, until the soil is about evenly damp throughout. Generally, this should occur once to twice a week, however, as conditions can vary dramatically, it’s important to monitor your plant to ensure the soil never gets too dry or too wet. If the soil gets too wet, you can reduce your watering schedule. It’s advisable to check the soil 1-2” down to make sure it’s still moist. If the soil looks dry below the surface, then it’s time to water. If the soil looks and feels saturated, then it’s best to skip that watering.

Tickseed (Coreopsis 'Jethro Tull') is best grown in full sunlight and requires at least 6 to 8 hours of uninterrupted direct sunlight each day (morning sun is preferable) for best overall performance. In areas with high temperatures or intense sunlight, some midday or afternoon shade may be beneficial for the plant. However, in cooler climates, full sun can be tolerated. For optimal growth, the plant should be located in a spot that receives direct sun for most of the day and some shade in the mid-afternoon.

Hardiness zone 5–9.

Tickseed (Coreopsis 'Jethro Tull') should be pruned in late winter while the plant is dormant. Snip off any dead or damaged stems before new growth begins in spring. To keep the plant looking neat and to help encourage flowering, prune off the spent flowers after each bloom cycle. Cut the stem back to just beneath the flowerhead, or you can cut it back to a point slightly above foliage to help encourage a thicker, bushier appearance. Regular light pruning throughout the season will also keep the plant looking its best.

Division, Cutting, Seed Propagation, Layering Propagation