Product Description
Coreopsis lanceolata. 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. 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.
Perennial.
How to Grow Coreopsis
Coreopsis is sometimes listed as Calliopsis or Tickseed. How to Grow Coreopsis:
Latin
Coreopsis lanceolata
Family: Asteraceae
Difficulty
Easy
Season & Zone
Exposure: Full sun
Zone: 3-10
Timing
Start indoors mid-February to late March for transplanting out after last frost – April is safe on the coast. Or direct sow mid-March (ideal) to mid-May. In areas where winter is mild, you can direct sow in the fall, as well. Seeds germinate in 5-25 days. If starting indoors, maintain soil temperature at 12-21°C (55-70°F) and provide bright light.
Starting
Sow seeds on the surface of the soil. Transplant or thin to 15cm (6″).
Growing
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 annual species may self sow.
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