Coreopsis lanceolata
- Perennial
- Hardy Zones 3-10
- Grows to 90cm (36″)
- Attracts beneficials
Native to eastern North America, Lanceleaf Coreopsis has naturalized across much of the Prairies and even into the Rocky Mountains. It is a hardy perennial plant (Zones 3-10) that is both drought tolerant and able to endure high temperature and humidity. It will work in well-drained containers and just about any garden soil, but it prefers well-drained, nutrient-poor, sandy loam. This variety can reach 90cm (36″) tall but may grow shorter depending on exposure in the garden. Its stems are stiff and upright, so it makes a nice cut flower. It is attractive to a wide range of pollinators and beneficial insects. Avoid over-watering, and keep the spent flowers picked — otherwise, it requires little care.
1g (Approx. 480 Seeds)