I Planted Thousands Of Wildflower Seeds On A Bank That Stretches Around 70 Feet Long. Coreopsis Dominated This First Year, And I H

Question

ave let them go to seed which birds are enjoying. Please recommend what I should do with them now—pull them all up? Prune them b ack? I really would like to see some other types of wildflowers next year in addition to coreopsis! This is a huge area to have to cut back ALL the coreopsis! Wondering if I should just mow the entire bank later in the fall, then plant additional types of wildflower seeds. Thanks.

Answer 1

You may find it hard to remove this plant once it is established. It is a good idea to cut the flowering stalks once they have spent, or once the seeds have been cast or eaten.

Here is an article that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/coreopsis/should-you-deadhead-coreopsis.htm