🌼 Wild Botanicals I Love: Coreopsis

Some wildflowers arrive like a burst of sunshine—and Coreopsis does just that. With its bright yellow petals and fluttering presence, it spreads joy wherever it grows. Also known as Tickseed, this prairie native fills fields, roadsides, and open meadows with golden light in the spring.

It’s hard not to smile when you see it—and I think that’s part of its medicine.

Coreopsis catching sunlight—light and golden, reminding us that joy doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful.🌼

🌿 Sunshine You Can Touch

Coreopsis is easy to overlook in terms of stature—its flowers are delicate and daisy-like, often swaying in the breeze. But don’t be fooled by its airy presence. It’s incredibly resilient, thriving in dry, poor soils and hot Texas sun.

Its cheerful energy is contagious, and its name, derived from Greek (“koris” meaning bug and “opsis” meaning appearance), comes from the seed’s resemblance to tiny beetles. But the plant itself is far more generous than its name suggests—it gives pollen freely, attracts butterflies, and blooms abundantly.

📜 Folk & Cultural Connections

While not widely used in modern herbalism, Native American tribes used Coreopsis as a tea to ease diarrhea, calm nerves, and even promote love. Some species were used in dyes, creating golden pigments for textiles and body paint.

In spiritual or energetic practices, Coreopsis is linked with:

• Happiness and clarity

• Optimism and playfulness

• Emotional upliftment and even joy magic

It’s a flower of hope and harmony, showing up with brightness wherever it's needed most.

💛 A Message from Coreopsis

If Coreopsis could speak, I imagine it would say: “Lighten up. You’re allowed to shine just because you’re here.”

This little sunburst of a flower invites us to be more playful, more open, and a little less burdened by what’s heavy. Its presence is a reminder that sometimes the most powerful healing is laughter, movement, and presence.

🌟 Bonus: Skincare Ritual Inspired by Coreopsis

Ritual: Midday Mist & Smile Reset Step into sunlight and spritz your skin with Solstice Bloom or Morning Meadow Facial Mist. Close your eyes and smile—yes, on purpose—for 30 seconds. Let your face relax and soak in warmth.

Affirmation: “Joy lives in small moments. I carry light within.”