Plains Coreopsis


Scientific Name: Coreopsis tinctoria

Collected at my home in my meadow garden.

22 May 2024

Collected to archive flowers that grew/grow on my property.

Pressing finished: 19 November 2024

Coreopsis is one of my favorite flowers due to its ability to be used as a natural dye and for its vibrant colors. The plains coreopsis is especially a favorite due to the addition of the burgundy, red-brown center and petal shapes. These are two color combinations I find I am often drawn to.