Wild Flower Seed: Lance-leaf Coreopsis(Coreopsis lanceolata)

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Lance-leaf Coreopsis

Coreopsis lanceolata


About Lance-leaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata)
Height:	Up to 3 ft.
Flower Color:	Butter Yellow
Plant Type:	Perennial. Returns each spring from same roots, forming expanding clump. Blooms second spring from seed.
Flower Type:	Daisy-like
Bloom Time:	Early and mid-season
Is this wildflower invasive?	No
Is this wildflower endangered?	No
Is this wildflower edible?	No
Is this wildflower medicinal?	No


What is Lance-leaf Coreopsis's native range?
	Indigenous To:	Most open areas of North America including the plains and California.
Where Lance-leaf Coreopsis is naturalized or can be grown
	Regions:	All regions of North America.
	Zones:	3-9
	States:
How to grow Lance-leaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata)
	Soil preference:	Adaptable
	Sun/Shade:	Full sun to light shade.
	Moisture Requirements:	Average to Dry
	Instructions:	This is one of the most dependable perennial wildflowers for bloom, and since its native to such a wide area of North America, it does well almost anywhere. The leaves are shiny green, and sword-like. Expect the classic perennial habit of no bloom the first year from seed, and then a big show from the second spring on.