Lance-leaved Coreopisis

Coreopsis lanceolata

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  • Common name
    Lance-leaved Coreopisis
  • Latin name
    Coreopsis lanceolata
  • Plant type
    perennial
  • Flower color
    Bright, sunny, yellow flowers with distinctively notched edges on the petals.
  • Bloom time
    Late spring through early fall
  • Height
    12-36"
  • Chelsea chop
    Yes
  • Light requirements
    Prefers full sun (at least 6 hours of direct light). It can handle very light shade, but too much shade makes the stems weak and floppy.
  • Moisture
    Average to dry. It is exceptionally drought-tolerant and actually prefers poor, sandy, or rocky soils over rich, heavy garden soil.
  • Native to Ontario
    Yes
  • Locally native
    Yes
  • Deer resistant
    Yes
  • Ecological benefit
    It is a high-value plant for native bees (including sweat bees and leafcutter bees) and attracts numerous butterflies and hoverflies. It serves as a larval host for several species of moths, including the Common Tan Wave. Because it can grow in poor, sandy soils where other plants struggle, it is excellent for stabilizing slopes and sandy banks.
  • Notes
    The small, dark seeds are a favorite for songbirds, especially goldfinches, if the seed heads are left standing in the fall.
  • Picture
    Lance-leaved Coreopisis