Is Bigelow's Coreopsis safe for pets?

Yes, Bigelow's Coreopsis (Leptosyne Bigelovii) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Bigelow's Coreopsis easy to care for?

Bigelow's Coreopsis has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low to medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Bigelow's Coreopsis grow indoors?

Bigelow's Coreopsis is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Bigelow's Coreopsis (Leptosyne Bigelovii) is a annual herb in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low to medium watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Leptosyne bigelovii is an annual herb native and endemic to California, commonly known as Bigelow's Coreopsis.

Last updated: February 2026

Bigelow's Coreopsis

Leptosyne Bigelovii

Leptosyne bigelovii is an annual herb native and endemic to California, commonly known as Bigelow's Coreopsis.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

low to medium

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

8-10

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, gravelly

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator support, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Bigelow's Coreopsis

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

May

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Oct

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Nov

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Dec

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Asteraceae

Genus:Leptosyne