PLANT NATIVE: Lanceleaf Coreopsis

Lanceleaf Coreopsis, Coreopsis lanceolata Height: 2’ Spread: 18-24” Sun: Sun Water: Medium to Dry

Lance-leaf Coreopsis is a clump-forming perennial with narrow, lanceshaped leafs emerging early in spring. In late spring slender stems rise above the rosette of leaves, each topped with golden yellow, daisy-like flowers waving brightly in the sun. It’s often considered a short-lived perennial, but will self-seed to continue. Deadheading stems back to the basal rosette will lead to new growth and extend the bloom period, while preventing unwanted seedlings in the garden. It thrives in sun, drought and heat from good garden soil to dry, infertile soils. It attracts a number of pollinators, including butterflies, skippers, moths, bees, wasps and beetles. Plants host several types of moth caterpillars and finches and other songbirds feed on the ripe seed. It’s commonly referred to as tickseed because the seeds resemble ticks.

Native plant recommendations from the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, plantnebraska.org