Coreopsis Species, Lanceleaf Coreopsis, Lanceleaf Tickseed

Coreopsislanceolata

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Coreopsis (kor-ee-OP-sis)
Species
lanceolata (lan-see-oh-LAY-tuh)
Synonym
Chrysomelea lanceolata
Coreopsis crassifolia
Coreopsis heterogyna
Coreopsis oblongifolia
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Auburn, Alabama

Birmingham, Alabama

Montgomery, Alabama

Flagstaff, Arizona

Mesa, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Tempe, Arizona

Blytheville, Arkansas

Conway, Arkansas

Ben Lomond, California

Cool, California

Fallbrook, California(5 reports)

Fremont, California

Fort Collins, Colorado

Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Littleton, Colorado

New Haven, Connecticut

Old Lyme, Connecticut

Winsted, Connecticut

Havana, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Keystone Heights, Florida

Miccosukee Cpo, Florida

North Port, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Vero Beach, Florida

Carrollton, Georgia

Newnan, Georgia

Villa Rica, Georgia

Boise, Idaho

Carol Stream, Illinois

Oak Forest, Illinois

Rockford, Illinois

Fishers, Indiana

Noblesville, Indiana

Solsberry, Indiana

Indianola, Iowa

Kingman, Kansas

Benton, Kentucky

Ewing, Kentucky

Hanson, Kentucky

Lunenburg, Massachusetts

Marlborough, Massachusetts

Houghton Lake, Michigan

Stanwood, Michigan

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Mathiston, Mississippi

Waynesboro, Mississippi

Piedmont, Missouri

Saint Louis, Missouri

Blair, Nebraska

Auburn, New Hampshire

Haddonfield, New Jersey

Lincroft, New Jersey

Scotch Plains, New Jersey

Seaside Heights, New Jersey

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Corrales, New Mexico

Elephant Butte, New Mexico

Berkshire, New York

Brooklyn, New York

Penn Yan, New York

Staten Island, New York

Flat Rock, North Carolina

Bucyrus, Ohio

Cambridge, Ohio

Cincinnati, Ohio

Columbia Station, Ohio

Coshocton, Ohio

Delaware, Ohio

Duncan Falls, Ohio

Mogadore, Ohio

Lone Wolf, Oklahoma

Schulter, Oklahoma

Portland, Oregon

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Port Matilda, Pennsylvania

Reading, Pennsylvania

Troy, Pennsylvania

Washington, Pennsylvania

Whitehall, Pennsylvania

Newport, Rhode Island

Charleston, South Carolina

Greer, South Carolina

Okatie, South Carolina

Cookeville, Tennessee

Lenoir City, Tennessee

Arlington, Texas

Austin, Texas(2 reports)

Bulverde, Texas

Carrollton, Texas

Conroe, Texas

Crawford, Texas

Dallas, Texas

Georgetown, Texas

Giddings, Texas

Houston, Texas

La Porte, Texas

Mesquite, Texas

Paris, Texas

Tomball, Texas

Wylie, Texas

Leesburg, Virginia

Springfield, Virginia

Walkerton, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

Ellsworth, Wisconsin

Muscoda, Wisconsin

Porterfield, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

8
positives
5
neutrals
2
negatives
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Brooklyn, NY (Zone 7b) | August 2022 | neutral

Although its acid yellow flowers are delightful, this coreopsis is too high maintenance for me to want to grow it again. 3 feet in heigh...Read More

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Bryan, TX | May 2017 | negative

I have tried growing this plant at least 3 times. Seems like every time I plant it here in Bryan, Texas we end up getting tons of rain ...Read More

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Takoma Park, MD (Zone 7a) | March 2016 | negative

I planted this from seed with great hopes, but am in the process of removing it from most of my garden. Perhaps because my soil is too ri...Read More

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Fort Collins, CO (Zone 5b) | January 2016 | neutral

This is a neutral for me. There are lots of options for yellow flowers and I didn't find anything about Coreopsis lanceolata to be specta...Read More

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Winsted, CT | March 2008 | positive

grows tall and bushy, easy to grow and hardy in zone 5. i like the foliage. To me its a must have- but give it its space.

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Carol Stream, IL (Zone 5b) | August 2006 | positive

Many coreopsis are native to Illinois and other praries states. I live in Illinois, and it seems to thrive in its natural area here. It...Read More

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Conroe, TX (Zone 9a) | July 2005 | positive

An easy plant in TX, a TX native.

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Belleville , IL (Zone 6b) | August 2004 | positive

The lanceleaf coreopsis is a favorite of the goldfinches who visit my yard. They will hang on a seed pod until they scarf down every last...Read More

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Kailua, HI (Zone 11) | July 2004 | neutral

my sister sent me a packet of seeds. I planted about 6 mos. ago and plants seem healthy but have not yet bloomed. Can somebody tell me ...Read More

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(Zone 8b) | June 2004 | positive

I cannot do without her in my garden for her long and cheerfull blooming. She provides me with cutflowers whole season long.

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Bossier City, LA (Zone 8a) | May 2004 | positive

Cheerful, easy plant. Flowers face east in the morning and west in the afternoon, but sometime after dark --they turn east again, as if ...Read More

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | May 2004 | positive

A great addition to any wildflower garden. Easy to grow and hardy, they will last for years and multiply.

An American Nati...Read More

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Deal, NJ (Zone 7a) | August 2003 | positive

A native American plant. Surely not an unusual plant or with outstandingly showy flowers, but grown extensively for good reason. Blooms ...Read More

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Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b) | September 2002 | neutral

Makes great cut flowers, lasting over a week. Grew very tall (3 1/2 ft) and flowered, I cut it back after it started to slow on flower p...Read More

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Wentworth, SD (Zone 4a) | November 2000 | neutral

These are a perennial in zones 4-9. They need full sun and well drained soil that is fertile and somewhat moist. They produce 1 1/2 to ...Read More

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