Lance-leaved Coreopsis

Lanceleaf Coreopsis
Common Name:
Lance-leaved Coreopsis
Botanical Name:
Coreopsis lanceolata
Family:
Asteraceae
Zone:
3-9
Height:
2'
Spread:
2'
Bloom Time:
April, June, May
Bloom Description:
Yellow flowers can be up to 2 ½” in diameter with toothed rays
Trail/Garden Location:
Entry drive, Skyspace Meadow
Garden Uses:
This plant is used mainly for landscape beautification. It has potential for use in cultivated garden situations, in naturalized prairie or meadow plantings, and along roadsides.
Wildlife Benefits:
Flowers provide nectar for many pollinators, and attract large numbers of native bees.
Leaf Type:
Narrow, dark-green leaves are 3-4” long and sometimes alternate near the top where the leaves are fewer. Some of the leaves are deeply cut, almost forming three leaflets. Leaves are semi-evergreen.