Lanceleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) is a bright and cheerful native perennial that brings weeks of golden yellow blooms to your garden in early summer. This long-lasting pollinator favorite attracts butterflies, bees, and moths, while its late-summer seed heads provide food for songbirds. With its easy-to-grow nature and ability to thrive in full sun to part shade, Lanceleaf coreopsis is perfect for wildlife gardens, meadows, and naturalized landscapes.
Key Features:
- Long-Lasting Blooms: Golden-yellow flowers bloom for weeks, creating a vibrant early summer display.
- Pollinator Magnet: Attracts butterflies, bees, and moths, providing essential nectar.
- Bird-Friendly: Songbirds feast on the seeds in late summer and fall.
- Drought-Tolerant & Resilient: Once established, thrives with minimal water and care.
- Deer Resistant: Naturally unappealing to deer, ensuring reliable blooms.
- Pollinator-Safe: Grown non-GMO and free of harmful neonicotinoids, promoting a healthy ecosystem for pollinators and wildlife.
Available in sets of three, six, or 12 plants to suit gardens of any size.
Why Choose Lanceleaf Coreopsis?
Lanceleaf coreopsis is an ideal plant for wildlife-friendly landscapes, offering long-lasting beauty and critical ecological benefits. Whether planted in pollinator gardens, sunny borders, or meadows, its bright flowers, pollinator support, and bird-friendly seeds make it a must-have native perennial.
Planting Tips:
- Location: Thrives in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil.
- Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season; drought-tolerant once established.
- Maintenance: Minimal care required. There's no need to deadhead the flowers, as allowing them to go to seed provides a valuable food source for birds. Leaving the stems standing in the fall offers overwintering sites for beneficial insects. If desired, cut back the stems in late spring after pollinators have emerged.
For more information on planting, view our How to Plant Your Native Plants guide and other planting tips in the Garden for Wildlife Learning Center.
Add lanceleaf coreopsis to your garden for weeks of golden blooms, pollinator-friendly nectar, and seeds for birds—all with minimal maintenance and maximum ecological impact!