Lanceleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata)
[kor-ee-OP-sis lan-see-oh-LAY-tah]
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Deciduous Perennial in the Asteraceae Family
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Available May 7
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| #1 gallon |
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$12.36 |
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Available May 14
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| #1 gallon |
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$12.36 |
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This rare native is a beautiful perennial clump with several stems to two feet, and clustered, basal leaves. The bright fringed flowers appear from late May to late July. |
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Lanceleaf Coreopsis, is an Illinois native and proves it with its toughness. This is one hardy plant! Yellow blooms appear in early summer and last for weeks, attracting native pollinators like a charm.
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Pros
- Sun, heat, and drought tolerant
- Long bloom period
- Reliable, easy grower
- Deer resistant
- Attracts pollinators
- Make great cut flowers
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Cons
- Plant remains healthier if blooms are sheared once they’ve died back
- May need dividing if it outgrows its space
- Will not bloom well in full shade
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Plant Data |
| Mature Size |
18 - 24 inches
tall. 18 - 24 inches
wide.
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| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun - Full Sun |
| Moisture Tolerance |
Dry - Medium |
| Zones |
3a - 8b
(Usually hardy to -40° F)
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| Tags |
Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Dry, Extended Bloom Time, Filler, Formal Garden, Full Sun, Full Sun, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rain Garden, Good for Rocky Soil, Low Maintenance, Medium, Native to North America, Naturalizing, Normal Soil, Perennial, Prairie Garden, Rabbit Resistant, Reblooms, Showy Flowers, Tolerant of Clay Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Shallow Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Woodland Garden
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| Bloom Period |
May to July
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| Flower Color |
Yellow
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Photos of This with...
Paprika Yarrow,
Daylily,
Ping Pong Phlox,
Tiger Eyes Staghorn Sumac,
Big Ears Lamb's Ear,
Nettle-Leaved Mullein,
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