Lanceleaf Tickseed (Coreopsis lanceolata)

Lanceleaf Tickseed

(Coreopsis lanceolata)

Lanceleaf Tickseed (Coreopsis lanceolata)

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Estimated Native Range

Summary

Coreopsis lanceolata, commonly known as Lanceleaf Tickseed, is a deciduous perennial herb native to open woodlands, prairies, and meadows across the Eastern, Southeastern, and Midwestern United States, as well as the Gulf States. It typically grows to a height of 2 feet and a width of 1-2 feet, featuring lance-shaped leaves and bright yellow, daisy-like flowers that bloom from late spring to early summer. The flowers are highly attractive to pollinators and add a splash of color to the garden landscape.

Lanceleaf Tickseed is valued for its drought tolerance and long blooming period, making it a popular choice for wildflower gardens, borders, and naturalized areas. It is also used for erosion control due to its rhizomatous root system. This plant prefers sandy, well-drained soil, but can adapt to a range of soil conditions, including heavy clay, if improved with compost and proper drainage techniques like mounded beds. It requires full sun to flourish and is generally low maintenance once established. While it can be potentially invasive outside its native range, it is not typically aggressive in garden settings.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

Plant Type: Herb
Height: 1-2 feet
Width: 1-1.5 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Flower Color: Yellow
Flowering Season: Summer
Leaf Retention: Deciduous, Semi-deciduous

Growth Requirements

Sun: Full Sun
Water: Medium
Drainage: Medium, Slow

Common Uses

Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fire Resistant, Fragrant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Salt Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Street Planting

Natural Habitat

Open woodlands, prairies, and meadows

Other Names

Common Names: Lance-Leaved Coreopsis, Coreopsis Daisy, Coreopsis, Garden Coreopsis, Lance-Leaf Tickseed, Lanzettblättriges Mädchenauge, Coréopsis Lancéolé, Coreópsis, Solöga, 大金雞菊;線葉金雞菊

Scientific Names: , Coreopsis lanceolata, Coreopsis lanceolata var. villosa, Coreopsis crassifolia, Coreopsis heterogyna, Coreopsis lanceolata var. lanceolata, Bidens lanceolata, Coreopsis lanceolata var. glabella, Coreopsis lanceolata var. pumila, Coreopsis oblongifolia

GBIF Accepted Name: Coreopsis lanceolata L.