COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA / LANCE-LEAVED TICKSEED

COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA / LANCELEAF COREOPSIS

A Native Perennial with Bright, Cheerful Flowers

Coreopsis lanceolata, commonly known as Lanceleaf Coreopsis, is a native perennial admired for its vibrant yellow, daisy-like flowers that bloom from late spring through summer. Thriving in full sun with well-drained soils, Lanceleaf Coreopsis adds long-lasting color, texture, and ecological benefits to meadows, pollinator gardens, and perennial borders. Its low-maintenance habit and drought tolerance make it a favorite for sunny landscapes.

Why Choose Lanceleaf Coreopsis?

Pollinator Friendly: Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
Long Blooming Season: Provides color from late spring through summer.
Low Maintenance: Drought-tolerant and easy to grow once established.
Ornamental & Versatile: Bright yellow flowers add cheer to gardens, borders, and naturalized landscapes.

Key Features:

Foliage Color: Green, narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
Flower Color: Bright yellow, daisy-like blooms.
Height and Spread: Typically grows 1–2 feet tall and 1–2 feet wide.
Hardiness: Hardy to USDA Zones 3–9.
Sunlight: Prefers full sun.
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, and slightly rocky conditions.

Specifications:

Plant Size: 1–2 feet tall, 1–2 feet wide.
Growth Habit: Clump-forming perennial with upright stems and daisy-like flowers.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–9.
Flowering: Late spring through summer with bright yellow blooms.

Ideal Uses:

Pollinator Gardens: Supports bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
Meadows & Naturalized Landscapes: Adds texture, color, and ecological value.
Borders & Perennial Beds: Perfect for sunny garden edges and mass plantings.
Low-Maintenance Landscapes: Drought-tolerant and long-lived once established.

Lanceleaf Coreopsis is a cheerful and ecologically valuable native perennial. Its bright yellow flowers, pollinator benefits, and low-maintenance habit make it a standout choice for meadows, pollinator gardens, and sunny perennial borders.