Lanceleaf Coreopsis

The large, golden-yellow saucer-like flowers of Lanceleaf Coreopsis declare the start of summer and bloom for weeks on end. This naturally short-statured plant makes an excellent addition to any sunny garden border due to its tendency to spill across the ground in a golden cascade. Lanceleaf Coreopsis is naturally found in sandy or rocky soils, so it thrives in the toughest garden situations. It attracts many bees and butterflies, including the wavy-lined emerald moth and a specialist long-tongued bee, both of whom rely on this plant to feed their young.

• 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