Coreopsis, Lance-Leaved (pack)

Lance-Leaved Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) is an open-pollinated perennial with brilliant yellow, 2" flowers on single stems above soft-haired foliage. Easy to grow and long-blooming when deadheaded, it draws birds, bees, and butterflies and makes an excellent cut flower.

At a glance

• Variety: Lance-Leaved Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata)
• Type: Perennial, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Days to germinate: 20-30 days
• Sun: Partial sun
• Spacing: Thin to 12" apart
• Planting depth: 1/16"
• Height at maturity: 2' to 3'
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 3-9
• Approx. seeds per pack: 345 (covers about 10 sq ft)

Best for

• Perennial borders and meadow plantings
• Pollinator gardens for bees and butterflies
• Cut-flower beds
• Bird-friendly and low-maintenance gardens
• Gardeners wanting a reliable native perennial

How to grow

Sow in fall or spring at 1/16" deep, using about 125 seeds per square foot. Germination takes 20-30 days. Thin to 12" apart once seedlings reach 1" tall. Grow in partial sun with moderate water; this coreopsis tolerates both drought and periods of moisture. Plants reach 2' to 3' and bloom the second year, from late spring into mid summer. Deadhead to prolong flowering.

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