lanceleaf coreopsis

Plant Type

Herbaceous Wildflower

Life Cycle

Perennial

Typical Size

1-3 ft. tall
1-2 ft. wide

Tolerant of

Deer, Drought

Inolerant of

Direct Afternoon Sun

Propagation

By seed, By division

Plant Propagation Notes

Divisions may be needed every 2-3 years to maintain robustness.

Plants/Diseases

No serious insect or disease problems

Wildlife Benefits

Nectar/pollen source for pollinating insects, Fruit/seeds for birds

Leaves

Leaf blades 3-6 inches, simple or with 1–2+ lateral lobes, simple blades or terminal lobes lance-ovate or lanceolate with entire margins. Opposite leaf arrangement.

Flowers

Flowers golden yellow, sometimes orange with 7-20 rays. One to 3 inch diameter.

Fruit

Seeds commonly lacking pappus awns usually associated with tickseeds that adhere to fibers and skin.

Toxicity

No known toxicity.

USDA Hardiness Zones

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Light Exposure

Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade

Soil Moisture

Dry, Medium, Moist

Soil Drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acidic (less than 6.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0)

Native in South Carolina?

Yes

Plant Native Habitat

Sandy soils, ditches and roadsides, other disturbed sites

Global Conservation Status (NatureServe)

Secure (G5)

Federal Conservation Status (USFWS)

Not Listed

Distribution Notes

Common in the SC Coastal Plain and Piedmont and Uncommon in the Mountains