Lance leaf Coreopsis - Coreopsis lanceolata
Lance leaf Coreopsis - Coreopsis lanceolata
Family: Astearceae
Its nectar and pollen attract a wide range of beneficial native insects, including long-tongued bees, short-tongued bees, wasps, flies, butterflies, skippers, day-flying moths, and beetles
Famous for its golden blooms that last from summer all the way into fall.
Deer resistant, tolerant of partial shade, low-maintenance, great choice for dry areas and poor soils.
Clumps are very tough and spread rapidly with more and more blooms.
This is the grandfather species of many coreopsis hybrids.
Easy to Grow, good for cut Flowers
Plant Type: Perennial Native
Mature Size: 1-3 ft. tall, 1-2 ft. wide
Sun Exposure: Full
Soil Type: Loamy, sandy, moist, well-drained
Soil pH: Acidic, neutral
Bloom Time: Spring, summer
Flower Color: Yellow
Hardiness Zones: 4a-9b (USDA)
Native Area: North America