Coreopsis Uses. The common name of tickseed is in reference to the shape and appearance of the seed. A tea made from the roots is emetic and is also used in the treatment of diarrhoea.
An orange to redorange dye is obtained from the flowers and stems. Very comprehensive but terse guide to the native uses of plants. 07052021 Coreopsis beetles are voracious eaters and will consume and destroy aster family plants like its their favorite food.
An infusion of the whole plant without the root has been used.
Cultivated as an ornamental plant for gardens and as a native plant for wildlife gardens and natural landscaping. Their nectar and pollen attracts various beneficial pollinators including butterflies skippers moths bees wasps and beetles. Unlike most other coreopsis this plant is not tolerant of dry soil nor heat. Aside from the fact that the blooms are beautiful and it can add vibrant color to your landscape scheme corepsis is an amazing plant that draws in a variety of beneficial insects for pollinating flowers trees shrubs and garden vegetables.