Lance leaved coreopsis is a cheerful perennial wildflower that brings reliable color to gardens across hardiness zones 3-10. Producing bright yellow, daisy-like flowers roughly 2 inches across in late summer, this native plant grows upright to about 3 feet tall with distinctive long, lance-shaped foliage. Known locally as lanced tickseed, it's one of the most common and dependable coreopsis varieties, thriving in lean soil and dry conditions while remaining tolerant of wet spells. It's a pollinator magnet that asks very little from gardeners beyond sun and well-draining soil.
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This is a plant that rewards neglect rather than punishment. Once established, lance leaved coreopsis shrugs off drought and bounces back from heavy rain with equal grace, making it one of the easiest perennials to grow successfully. The bright yellow flowers bloom prolifically in late summer, drawing bees and butterflies by the dozen, while the upright growth habit and fine texture keep it looking elegant rather than weedy. For gardeners seeking a native wildflower that actually performs like a workhorse, this variety delivers both beauty and reliability.
Lance leaved coreopsis shines as a pollinator plant in native gardens, meadow plantings, and sunny borders where its late-summer flowers feed bees and butterflies during a crucial period. The long-lasting blooms also work well in fresh arrangements, providing cheerful yellow color that bridges summer into fall.
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Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost, at a soil temperature of 65-75°F. Press seeds lightly onto moist seed-starting mix without covering them heavily, as light aids germination. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged until seedlings emerge in 7-14 days.
Harden off seedlings over 7-10 days by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions, then transplant after your last frost date when soil has warmed. Space plants 12-18 inches apart in full sun.
Direct sow seeds outdoors after the last frost date by pressing them lightly into prepared soil and keeping the area consistently moist until germination occurs.
Deadhead spent flowers regularly to extend the blooming period and maintain a neat appearance. In early spring, cut back the previous year's growth to about 4-6 inches above ground to encourage fresh, vigorous stems. No other pruning is necessary.
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