species 9,135 observations
Tall Coreopsis
Coreopsis tripteris
Field notes
Supports All
156
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Wavy-lined Emerald, Common Tan Wave, Beggartick Leaffolder Moth, American Sunflower Moth
5
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Carpenter-mimic Leafcutter Bee, Dark-veined Longhorn Bee, Pugnacious Leafcutter Bee, Parallel Leafcutter Bee
15
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Black-shouldered Drone Fly, Potato Aphid, Striped Bromeliad Fly
3
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Ligated Furrow Bee, Huron Skipper, Hidalgo Mason Wasp
133
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Wildflower Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.