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wildflower lanceleaf coreopsisLanceleaf Coreopsis

Scientific name:  Coreopsis lanceolota L.           

Short Description: Lanceleaf coreopsis is a native perennial wildflower with bright yellow daisy-like flowers.  

Description: Lanceleaf coreopsis, also known as tickseed, is a native perennial wildflower common in the eastern United States, but can be grown in widely diverse geographic and climatic regions. Lanceleaf prefers full sun, but will tolerate light shade. The blooms are bright yellow and daisy-like measuring 1 to 2 inches in diameter.  Lanceleaf is very drought tolerant and can survive quite well on infertile soils. It is most widely used in landscape plantings, roadside plantings, and prairie restorations.  Lanceleaf is one of the easiest perennial wildflowers to establish.    

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Taxonomy of Lanceleaf Coreopsis 

 Kingdom  Plantae
 Subkingdom    Tracheobionta
 Superdivision  Spermatophyta
 Division  Magnoliophyta
 Class  Magnoliopsida
 Subclass  Asteridae
 Order  Asterales
 Family   Asteraceae
 Genus   Coreopsis
 Species     Coreopsis lanceolata L.

Plant Characteristics of Lanceleaf Coreopsis

Height 12 to 24 inches
Growth habit clump forming with short rhizomes
Bloom color bright yellow daisy-like flowers, 1 to 2 inches in diameter
Bloom period late spring to early summer
Sun requirement full sun but tolerates partial shade
Leaf foilage color dark green
Seeds per pound 220,000
Minimum soil temperature for germination 70 ºF
Soil pH range 6.0 to 7.0
Planting Rate 3.0 oz/1000 sq ft or 8 lbs/acre
Planting Depth surface to 1/4 inch
Planting season Fall

Uses of Lanceleaf Coreopsis

Landscape:  attractive in mass plantings as well as in species mixes

Roadside Plantings: the relative ease of establishment and bright display make it a very popular choice in roadside plantings

Wildlife: insect attractant and cover for game birds Erosion control: when combined with grasses, forbs, and legumes