Coreopsis 'Yellow Lanceleaf'

 Lanceleaf Coreopsis has naturalized across much of the Prairies and even into the Rocky Mountains. It is a hardy perennial plant (hardy to Zone 4) 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. It's 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.

Details:

QTY: 150

TYPE: Perennial - Zone 4

SITE: Full Sun

SEED DEPTH: Surface

GERMINATION: 5-25 days at 12-21°C

HEIGHT: 24 - 36"

MATURITY: 80-90 Days

SPACING: 6-8"

How To Grow:
Start indoors in late winter for transplanting out after last frost. Or direct sow when a slight risk of frost is still possible. In areas where winter is mild, seeds can be direct sown in the fall, as well. Deadhead often and do not feed, as fertilizers can reduce flowering. Coreopsis will adapt to many different soils, but prefers well drained, rich soil. This perennial species may self sow and also spread (very slowly) by underground rhizomes.