ear-leaved tickseed

Ear-leaved tickseed should be watered once every week or 2, depending on soil moisture. During hot weather, the plant should be watered more frequently. A good rule is to give the plant a deep watering when the soil has dried down to a depth of about 3 to 4 inches. During the hottest part of the summer, watering may need to be increased to every 3 to 5 days. During rainy times, no additional watering is usually needed. Watering should not be done too frequently as this can damage the plants roots.

Ear-leaved tickseed (Coreopsis auriculata 'Zamphir') is an herbaceous perennial native to North and South America. It thrives in full sun, and does best when it receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. When possible, the plant should be placed in a spot that will receive full sun in the morning and shade in the afternoon. If the sun is too intense, the plant may become stressed and have reduced flowering.

Ear-leaved tickseed (Coreopsis auriculata 'Zamphir') is best pruned in the spring or early summer after the plants have finished blooming. Prune the stems back to just above a set of healthy leaves or the ground. Removing the spent flowers and cutting back the stems to a healthy pair of leaves will encourage more blooms to form along the stems on the remaining leaves and remove any damaged or dead branches. Prune lightly if the plant is very tall or leggy. Doing so will help to maintain the plant’s natural shape and widen its form. Finally, remember to fertilize the plant approximately 2 weeks after pruning to help promote the plant’s growth.