Coreopsis lanceolata |
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Lance Coreopsis |
Description
This long lived perennial reaches 2' tall and 1' wide. Leaves narrow, growing in a rosette at base. Flowers are 2" across, yellow and bloom in late spring and summer, held above the foliage. It makes a good cut flower. It prefers full sun to light shade. It needs a medium amount of watering in well draining soil. Deer and butterflies love this flower.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.
One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.