M ouse-eared tickseed is a native stoloniferous perennial in the aster (Asteraceae) family. It grows easily and is low maintenance, making its long blooms attractive in borders and beds, and it naturalizes easily. It tolerates humidity well and some dry conditions, but it is not as drought tolerant as some other species of Coreopsis . It is resistant to damage by deer.

This plant was selected as the 1991 NC Wildflower of the Year.

Host plant for various native moth species.