species 8,572 observations

Whorled Coreopsis

Coreopsis verticillata

Status: native
Bees: 12 specialists raised on its pollen
Traits
Where: In the US
Source: iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

114 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Wavy-lined Emerald, Common Tan Wave, Beggartick Leaffolder Moth, American Sunflower Moth 5
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 12
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Potato Aphid, Striped Bromeliad Fly 2
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Robust Long-horned Bee, Red-belted Bumble Bee, Ligated Furrow Bee, Texas Striped Sweat Bee 95

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained
Water use: Low
Soil: Rocky Sand Clay
Soil pH: Acid
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Dry soil Heat Humidity Poor soil Rabbits Salt
Habit: Clumping Dense Erect Mounding Multi stemmed Spreading
Plant type: Wildflower Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.