coreopsis
noun
co·re·op·sis
ˌkȯr-ē-ˈäp-səs 
plural coreopsis
: any of a genus (Coreopsis) of widely cultivated composite herbs with showy often yellow flower heads and pinnately lobed or dissected leaves
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For a colorful palette and contrasting shapes and sizes of flowers, reach for varieties like deep violet bellflowers, yellow daisy-like lanceleaf coreopsis, soft pink snapdragons, and sculptural yellow Indian dill.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Autumn here is all about yellows, with sawtooth sunflower, tall coreopsis, and goldenrod still going strong.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Red Rock Canyon State Park Early coreopsis are appearing near the western entrance.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Threadleaf coreopsis is a spring and summer bloomer that happily spreads in average garden soil.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Autumn here is all about yellows, with sawtooth sunflower, tall coreopsis, and goldenrod still going strong.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Red Rock Canyon State Park Early coreopsis are appearing near the western entrance.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Threadleaf coreopsis is a spring and summer bloomer that happily spreads in average garden soil.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Coreopsis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coreopsis. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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