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coreopsis noun[ C or U ] uk /ˌkɒr.iˈɒp.sɪs/ us /ˌkɔːr.iˈɑːp.sɪs/pluralcoreopsis any of several plants with lots of attractive yellow flowers, often grown in gardens: Most coreopsis, whether bigleaf or threadleaf, have yellow or gold flowers. We decided to use more drought-tolerant annuals, such as coreopsis, cosmos, and Californian poppies. Coreopsis planted in your vegetable bed will attract beneficial insects, which in turn feast on pests such as aphids and whiteflies. Don't deadhead seed-bearing asters, sunflowers, or coreopsis, which provide natural bird food. She had planted a striking combination of white chrysanthemums, gold coreopsis, and deep mauve asters. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Flowers & flowering plants aconite adam-and-eve aeonium African daisy agapanthus eglantine elderflower elephant ear erythronium euphorbia loosestrife lords-and-ladies lotus love-in-a-mist lupin sedum sego lily self-heal senecio sensitive plant |