Coreopsis 'Sterntaler' is a reliable clump-forming perennial that brings bright colour to sunny borders. It produces vivid yellow flowers from early summer through to autumn.

Each bloom has serrated petals and a red-brown marking at the base. The bright green foliage forms a neat mound and supports a long flowering season.

Key features

• Clump-forming herbaceous perennial
• Bright yellow flowers with red-brown centres
• Long flowering from summer into autumn
• Neat mound of fresh green foliage
• Easy to grow and reliable

Plant size

• Height: up to 60cm
• Spread: 40cm to 50cm

Other common names

• Tickseed 'Sterntaler'

Synonyms

• Coreopsis lanceolata 'Sterntaler'

Benefits for UK wildlife

• Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hoverflies
• Provides nectar over a long flowering period
• Supports pollinators in sunny gardens

Growing tips

• Plant in well-drained soil
• Best in full sun
• Tolerates dry conditions once established
• Deadhead regularly to extend flowering
• Suitable for borders, containers, and cottage gardens

Do you want long-lasting summer colour? Coreopsis 'Sterntaler' adds warmth and supports pollinators.

Combine it with grasses, echinacea, and salvias for a bright, wildlife-friendly border.