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Lance-leaf Coreopsis
Coreopsis lanceolata
PerennialLance-leaf Coreopsis
Coreopsis lanceolata
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Light
Full Sun
Water
Medium – Dry
Soil
Sandy, Loam
Size
1-2'
Bloom
Yellow, May–Jul
Why Grow It
Long Blooming
Flowers for many weeks through the season
Drought Tolerant
Thrives with little water once established
Caterpillar Host
Feeds caterpillars of native moths & butterflies
Did You Know?
Blooms for 8+ weeks nonstop — one of the longest-flowering native perennials.
Deadheading spent flowers triggers continuous reblooming through midsummer.
Goldfinches love the seed heads — leave them standing in fall for bird food.
Wildlife Value
🐝
Pollinator Buffet
Visited by native bees, sweat bees, and small butterflies for weeks on end
🐦
Seed for Birds
Goldfinches and sparrows feed on the abundant seed heads in fall
Good Companions
🌸 Butterfly Milkweed
🌾 Little Bluestem
⭐ Purple Coneflower
Planting Guide
- Plant in full sun in average to dry, well-drained soil
- Space 12–18″ apart; self-seeds freely in open areas
- Deadhead regularly for continuous bloom or let it naturalize
Heads Up
Spreads by Seed
Self-seeds freely; manage seedlings
Plant Details
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