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Asteraceae
Lanceleaf Coreopsis
Coreopsis lanceolata
Cheerfulness and optimism.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Coreopsis
- Native to
- Central and Eastern United States
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- herbaceous perennial
- Height
- 1-2 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- well-drained, sandy to loamy
- Water
- low
- Hardiness
- 4-9
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Coreopsis is the official state wildflower of Florida, where it blooms profusely along roadsides.
- The genus name comes from the Greek 'koris' (bedbug) and 'opsis' (resemblance) due to the shape of the seeds.
- It is one of the most drought-tolerant native wildflowers in North America.
- Deadheading spent flowers can extend the bloom period from weeks into months.
- Butterflies and native bees are its primary pollinators, making it a favorite in pollinator gardens.
Color meanings
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always cheerful
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love at first sight
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joy