Lanceleaf Coreopsis
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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
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
