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Lanceleaf Coreopsis

Coreopsis lanceolata

Also known as: Lance-leaved Tickseed

Tough, drought-tolerant. Deadhead for repeat bloom.

Family

Asteraceae

Type

wildflower

Lifespan

perennial

Height

1–2 ft

Spacing

1–1.5 ft apart

Light

sun, part shade, shade

Soil moisture

moist, dry

Soil pH

acidic, neutral

Bloom

April, May, June

Bloom colors

yellow

Wildlife value

butterflies, pollinators

Landscape uses

border, container, erosion control, naturalizing

Native states

AL, AR, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV, WY