There are 75-80 species of Coreopsis, all of which are native to North, Central, and South America. They are a member of the aster family and bloom in late summer and early fall. They are also called Tickseed.
Kathy, in my country we have Coreopsis as well, imported from the U.S.A. Most of the grower shops contains both annual and perennial varieties. Here sometimes they are called 'girl's eyes' because of the often expressive brown hearts in the flowers, The most commonly grown species here is the annual Coreopsis tinctoria from North America with yellow, orange and even purple fringe flowers. Coreopsis are bought not only because of their beauty but also because they're often visited by nectar and pollen collecting insects. A wonderful Foofy Friday (F²) contribution again!
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I am really going to have to look closer at flowers I walk by, in order to check off those unfamiliar ones I keep seeing in your submissions, Kathy, sort of how birders keep journals in an attempt to have a perfect year.
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