Coreopsis lanceolata 

Also known as Lanceleaf Coreopsis, Lance-leaved Coreopsis, Lanceleaf Tickseed, Sand Coreopsis

Lanceleaf coreopsis, also known as Coreopsis lanceolata, is a wildflower native to Texas. It can grow up to 2 feet tall and is found in prairies, meadows, fields, and roadsides. The plant produces solitary, yellow, daisy-like flowers with eight yellow rays and flat yellow center disks. These flowers bloom from spring to early summer on slender, erect stems.

The plant has narrow, lance-shaped leaves with hair and mainly grows near the base of the plant in basal tufts. Lower basal leaves are primarily entire, while smaller stems may be pinnately lobed. The seeds of plants in the Coreopsis genus are sometimes called lance-leaf tickseed because they resemble ticks. There are many excellent cultivars of this species available in commerce.

These plants can be easily grown in well-drained soil with dry to medium moisture in full sun. They thrive in poor, sandy, or rocky soils with good drainage and tolerate heat, humidity, and drought. To encourage additional bloom and prevent self-seeding, it is recommended to deadhead spent flower stalks promptly. The plants self-seed freely, and in optimum growing conditions, they will naturalize to form large colonies. If the foliage sprawls or becomes unkempt, the plant may be cut back hard in summer. If grown in borders, division may be needed every 2-3 years to maintain robustness.

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Height: 2’-4’
Spread 1’-2’
Bloom: March-May
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade, Dappled Shade
Water: Low, Medium
Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Origin: Texas