Lanceleaf Coreopsis
Brighten your garden with Lanceleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata), a resilient native perennial that bursts into golden-yellow blooms at the start of summer boasting long-lasting flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and even specialist pollinators like the wavy-lined emerald moth and long-tongued bees.
Naturally adapted to sandy, rocky, and poor soils, Lanceleaf Coreopsis thrives in tough conditions while requiring little maintenance. Its short, spreading habit makes it perfect for borders, meadows, and naturalized areas, where it spills gracefully across the ground in a golden cascade. Once established, this sun-loving perennial is drought-tolerant and reliably returns year after year.
Why Choose Lanceleaf Coreopsis?
- Fast, full coverage – Ideal for naturalized plantings or filling in tough spaces.
- Pollinator favorite – Supports butterflies, bees & specialist insects.
- Easy-care & resilient – Thrives in dry, sandy, and rocky soils.
Plant this tough yet beautiful native in full sun and watch it flourish—supporting pollinators while adding weeks of golden color to your landscape!
- Deadheading spent flowers can greatly prolong blooms and check the spread of this plant
- Removing seedlings may be helpful if you do not want to allow this plant to spread beyond its initial position
- Lanceleaf Coreopsis has a tendency to flop over, which can be quite attractive depending on its location. If you would prefer to prevent flopping, cut back tall flowering stems by 1/3 before they bloom in the spring. Don't worry, the plant will form new flower buds!
- Lanceleaf Coreopsis is relatively short-lived, so consider allowing some seedlings to become established to maintain populations of this powerful pollinator plant
- If plants get too large or mounded you can easily divide Lanceleaf Coreopsis to keep its size in check
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