Bring long-lasting color and pollinator activity to your garden with Lanceleaf Tickseed Seeds, also known as Lance-Leaved Coreopsis. This cheerful native perennial produces masses of golden yellow, daisy-like flowers held above slender, lance-shaped foliage from late spring through summer. Its extended bloom time and easy-going nature make it a reliable choice for both cultivated gardens and naturalized landscapes. Native across much of North America, Lanceleaf Tickseed establishes readily in a wide range of conditions, including poor or sandy soils. Once established, it spreads gradually through self-seeding and underground rhizomes, forming attractive drifts that return year after year with minimal care. Beyond its beauty, this dependable wildflower supports native bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects while contributing to erosion control with its deep root system. Reliable, Long-Blooming, and Pollinator-Friendly: Bright yellow blooms provide consistent color from late spring through summer Compact plants reach 1–2 feet tall, ideal for mixed plantings and borders Lance-shaped foliage adds texture even after flowering ends Gradually spreads for fuller displays without becoming aggressive Why Customers Love Lanceleaf Tickseed: Native perennial that supports local ecosystems and pollinators Excellent drought tolerance once established Thrives in poor, sandy, or gravelly soils Ideal for meadows, prairies, cottage gardens, and restorations Self-seeding habit creates natural, evolving plantings How to Use / How to Grow:Sow Lanceleaf Tickseed seeds outdoors in fall or early spring, as seeds benefit from cold stratification for best germination. Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Lightly press seeds into the soil surface without burying deeply. Keep soil lightly moist during establishment. Once mature, plants require little supplemental watering and minimal maintenance. Allow seed heads to mature if you want natural reseeding and expanded displays in future seasons.