Tidy Tips

Tidy Tips is a flower that is native to the western United States. It is a member of the sunflower family but performs best in regions where summers are cooler. This flower does not like hot or humid areas. Tidy Tips can be planted in a wide range of soil compositions, as long as the soils are well-drained. Seeds can be planted in the fall or spring in cooler climates around the US, but only in the fall where the climates are warmer. Tidy Tips can be started indoors if it is transplanted when it’s still small. This flower does best though if it’s planted outdoors. Tidy Tips provides a good cut flower and makes an excellent border.

Details:
  • Common Name: Tidy Tips
  • Latin Name: Layia platyglossa
  • Type: Flower
  • Color: yellow,white
  • Cycle: Annual
  • Origin: Native
  • Height: 8-12"
  • Planting Season: Spring and Fall
  • Bloom Season: Spring
  • Germination: 10-30 Days
  • Seeds Per Pound: 350,000
  • Seeding Rate: 6

*Planting and Bloom Season. Please remember that Planting and Bloom seasons will differ for each variety depending on the location and climate conditions where they are being planted. Please refer to the USDA Plant Hardiness Map provided in our FAQ section for specifics on how to determine the best time of year to plant for your specific situation. The information provided below is based on experienced agricultural practices throughout the Willamette Valley of Oregon and is applicable to Zones 7-10 only.