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species 2,763 observations

Lobed Coreopsis

Coreopsis auriculata

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

Field notes

Supports All

109 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Dimorphic Gray, Wavy-lined Emerald, Common Tan Wave, Beggartick Leaffolder Moth 6
  • 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 11
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Potato Aphid, Striped Bromeliad Fly 2
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Two-spotted Bumble Bee, American Lady, Margined Calligrapher, Orange Sulphur 90

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
Well drained Moist
Water use
Medium
Soil
Sand Loam
Soil pH
Acid Neutral
Resists
Dry soil Heat Humidity
Habit
Clumping Spreading
Plant type
Wildflower Herbaceous perennial

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

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