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Lance-Leaf Coreopsis Seeds

This perennial's yellow blooms attract butterflies and birds

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
North American Native

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Coreopsis lanceolata

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 18 to 36 inches

COLOR

  • Yellow

Lance-Leaf Coreopsis is a steady and colorful wildflower that is a long-time favorite of meadow gardeners. It's legendary for being hardy and very easy to grow, but equally known for for having as many names as a foreign spy. Among them: Lance Leaf Coreopsis, LanceLeaf Coreopsis, Lance Leaved Coreopsis, Lance-Leaved Coreopsis, and Tickseed. For people who love to be in the know when it comes to flowers and horticulture, Lance-Leaf Coreopsis is the state wildflower of Mississippi.

  • Heirloom perennial native to North America
  • Pollinator attractor with long-lasting Spring blooms
  • Thrives in full sun or partially shaded areas

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/16 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 8 to 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 242 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 13,741 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 54,964 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 219,856 Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft
5 Pounds 1,099,280 Up to 1.25 Acres

Planting Guide

View our Coreopsis Planting Guide to learn more.

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Lance-Leaf Coreopsis Seeds

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Lance-Leaf Coreopsis Seeds FAQs

Is Lance-Leaf Coreopsis resistant to animals or disease?

Lance-Leaf Coreopsis is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Lance-Leaf Coreopsis?

Lance-Leaf Coreopsis is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

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