Description
The Lanceleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata), also called Lanceleaf Tickseed, is a drought-tolerant perennial. Produces large 2"-3" blossoms with bright yellow notched petals around a golden yellow center. Grows 1'-2' tall on thin stems with narrow, lance-shaped foliage. Blooms continuously throughout the summer.
- Life cycle: Herbaceous perennial
- Bloom season: Summer
- Attracts: Birds, bees, butterflies, beneficial insects, and other pollinators
- Flower meaning: Always cheerful, friendship, happiness, joy, love at first sight, optimism
SEED PLANTING TIPS
- Botanical name: Coreopsis lanceolata
- Hardiness zones: 4-9
- Planting season: Spring, fall
- Days to maturity: 2nd year
- Cold stratify: Yes
- Depth to plant seeds: Lightly cover - seeds need light to germinate
- Spacing between plants: 8"-12" apart
- Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
- Germination soil temps: 65F-75F
- Soil types: Sandy, loamy, rocky, chalky, moist, well-drained
- Soil pH: 5.5-6.5
- Water needs: Average
- Sun needs: Full sun, part shade
- Frost tolerant: No
- Drought tolerant: Yes
- Deer resistant: Yes
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