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Thrives in poor, sandy, or rocky soil. Full sun is essential.
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Coreopsis
Coreopsis lanceolata
Your guide to planting, growing, and getting to know this plant.
THE PLANT NOTEBOOK
Coreopsis care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Coreopsis lanceolata
- Common names
- Lance-leaf Coreopsis, Tickseed
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Coreopsis
- Species
- C. lanceolata
Growing with your kit
The Seeds In A Cup® Methodology involves 'Deadheading' – teaching students how removing old flowers leads to more blooms.
Propagation
By seed or division.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Blooms from late spring through summer; produces abundant seeds that attract birds.
Growing conditions
Prairies, roadsides, and open rocky ground.
Weather & tolerances
Extremely drought and heat tolerant.
Pests & plant health
Generally pest-free; occasional slugs when young.
Plant safety
Non-toxic and safe.
Botanical features
A cheerful perennial with bright yellow daisy-like flowers and a long blooming season.
Varieties
‘Early Sunrise’, ‘Moonbeam’.
Garden & everyday uses
Pollinator gardens, xeriscaping, and wildflower meadows
Native range & distribution
Native to North America.
Conservation
Secure; backbone of American wildflower mixes.
Name origins
From the Greek ‘koris’ (bug) and ‘opsis’ (view), as the seeds resemble ticks.
History
Brought to Europe in the early 19th century where it became a staple of the cottage garden style.