Coreopsis lanceolata Also known as Lance-leaved Coreopsis, Lanceleaf Tickseed, Sand Coreopsis Lanceleaf coreopsis is a charming wildflower from Texas. This delightful plant can reach up to 3 feet tall and thrives in prairies, meadows, fields, and along roadsides. Its beautiful solitary yellow flowers resemble cheerful daisies, featuring eight lovely yellow rays surrounding a flat, sunny center disk. The flowers bloom from spring to early summer, standing on slender, upright stems. Caring for these plants is a breeze. They thrive in well-drained soil with dry to medium moisture in full sun. They’re quite adaptable, flourishing in poor, sandy, or rocky soil with excellent drainage, and they can handle heat, humidity, and dry spells quite well. To keep them blooming beautifully and prevent self-seeding, it’s a good idea to deadhead the spent flower stalks. They self-seed generously and can naturalize beautifully to create large, vibrant colonies under ideal conditions. If the foliage starts to sprawl or looks a bit unruly, don’t hesitate to give the plant a good trim during summer. And if you have them in borders, remember to divide them every 2-3 years to keep them strong and healthy. BONAP MAPHeight: 2’-4’ Spread 1’-2’Bloom: March-MayLight: Full Sun-Dappled ShadeWater: Low-MediumZone: 4-9Origin: Texas
