species 925 observations
Star Tickseed
Coreopsis pubescens
Field notes
Supports All
106
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Dimorphic Gray, Wavy-lined Emerald, Common Tan Wave, 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
12
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Potato Aphid, Striped Bromeliad Fly
2
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Ligated Furrow Bee, Nimble Ceratina, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Double-banded Scoliid Wasp
87
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Habit
- Erect
- Plant type
- Wildflower Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.