Lanceleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) offers showy, deep yellow flowers on tall stems in May and June. Coreopsis plants outgrow weeds and hold the soil.
- Showy flowers for spring
- Attracts butterflies
- Great in wildflower seed mixes
Height: 16-24 inches
Spread: 12-18 inches
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-8
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Plant in the border, native plant garden, naturalized area, prairie or wildflower meadow. If used in borders, be prepared to remove unwanted seedlings. Thrives in poor, sandy or rocky soils with good drainage. Prompt deadheading of spent flowers encourages additional bloom and prevents unwanted seedlings. Can naturalize to form large colonies. May be selectively thinned to improve appearance by removing clumps from the interior of the planting. Mulching helps conserve moisture and control weeds.
Lanceleaf Coreopsis photo via flickr commercial use, NCDOTCommunications
