Leavonworthii Tickseed is a FL native short-lived perennial wildflower that becomes semi-dormant in the winter. Flowers will die back but low lying green foliage stays green unless there is a freeze. It is also Florida's state wildflower! Although short-lived, it readily reseeds itself. This tickseed has yellow flowers with a black center that bloom spring and summer. 
 
Tickseed can be grown in full sun or part shade. It will bloom best in full sun.
It prefers sandy soils making it a great plant for tough landscapes.
It can tolerate small periods of drought and does not require irrigation. 
It has a natural range in of almost the whole state of Florida besides counties along the GA border. 
Tickseed is native to most of the US, and our plants are Florida ecotypes. 
Our plants are best suited for zones 8-11. 
 
Plants are only shipped on Mondays and Tuesdays. This is to avoid plants sitting at a post office or warehouse over a weekend and reducing shipping stress on plants. Plants arrive healthier and quicker when you select priority shipping. Plants ship from Florida. Keep that in mind when deciding to buy and selecting shipping options.
 
No refunds, exchanges, or returns. By purchasing this plant, you are accepting the risk of having plants mailed to you. Our most common carrier is USPS. Any damaged packages, damaged plants, dead plants or irregular shipping patterns should be claimed through the USPS insurance claims system. All orders come with a standard insurance of up to $100.00. You will need to provide the following for an insurance claim:
Receipt of your order that you can obtain through your order history or email.
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