Lanceleaf Coreopsis
Coreopsis lanceolata
This cheerful native perennial produces masses of bright yellow daisy-like flowers with distinctive notched petals from spring through fall. Lanceleaf coreopsis is incredibly easy to grow and drought tolerant, making it perfect for beginner gardeners and low-maintenance landscapes. Its long blooming period and excellent cut flower qualities have made it a staple in cottage gardens and prairie restorations.
Harvest
N/Ad
Days to harvest
Sun
kor-ee-OP-sis lan-see-oh-LAY-tah
Zones
4–9
USDA hardiness
Height
1-3 feet
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Lanceleaf Coreopsis · Zones 4–9
Growing Details
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Complete Growing Guide
Light: kor-ee-OP-sis lan-see-oh-LAY-tah. Soil: Loam (Silt), Sand, Shallow Rocky. Soil pH: Acid (<6.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0). Drainage: Good Drainage, Moist, Occasionally Dry. Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.. Spread: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.. Spacing: 12 inches-3 feet. Growth rate: Rapid. Maintenance: Low, Medium. Propagation: Division, Seed. Regions: Coastal, Mountains, Piedmont.
Harvesting
Seeds are cypselae, commonly lacking pappus awns associated with tickseeds that adhere to fibers & skin. Displays from May to July.
Type: Achene. Length: < 1 inch. Width: < 1 inch.
Harvest time: Summer
Bloom time: Spring, Summer
History & Origin
Origin: Southeastern Canada to south Central U.S.A
Advantages
- +Disease resistance: Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Heat, Humidity, Poor Soil
- +Attracts: Attractive Flowers, Attracts Pollinators, Wildlife Food Source
- +Wildlife value: Attracts butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. Seeds provide food for birds
- +Fast-growing
- +Low maintenance
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Purple Coneflower
Shares similar growing conditions and attracts complementary pollinators
Black-eyed Susan
Compatible native wildflower with similar water and soil needs
Wild Bergamot
Attracts beneficial insects and provides natural pest deterrent
Little Bluestem Grass
Provides structural support and creates natural prairie ecosystem
Blanket Flower
Similar drought tolerance and extends blooming season
Prairie Dropseed
Native grass that complements without competing for nutrients
Yarrow
Attracts beneficial predatory insects that control pests
Butterfly Milkweed
Attracts butterflies and has complementary orange blooms
Keep Apart
Walnut Trees
Releases juglone toxin that inhibits growth of many wildflowers
Aggressive Grasses
Compete heavily for water and nutrients, can crowd out wildflowers
Mint
Spreads aggressively through runners and can overwhelm native plants
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Excellent disease resistance
Common Pests
Generally pest-free, occasional aphids
Diseases
Crown rot in poorly drained soils