Lanceleaf Tickseed
Coreopsis lanceolata
- Native to:
- Canada, Guam, Palau, United States, Virgin Islands
iNaturalist: © mamma_raz (iNaturalist #146473275)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Coreopsis
- Species:
- Coreopsis lanceolata
- USDA Symbol:
- COLA5
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade,Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★★★☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★★★★☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Keystone Species Ranking
- Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
- ★★★☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Brachymelecta californica, Brown-belted bumble (Bombus griseocollis), Common eastern (Bombus impatiens), Lemon cuckoo (Bombus citrinus), Long-horned bee (Melissodes subillatus), Nomada Scopoli, Two-spotted bumble bee (Bombus bimaculatus), Two-spotted Longhorn (Melissodes bimaculatus), ⚠️Western honey bee (Apis mellifera), Zadontomerus Ashmead Moths:Wavy-lined Emerald (Synchlora aerata) Butterflies:American Copper (Lycaena hypophlaeas), American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis), Atalopedes Scudder, Fiery Skipper (Hylephila phyleus), Little Glassywing (Vernia verna), Pearl Crescent (Phyciodes tharos), Silvery Checkerspot (Chlosyne nycteis), Variegated Fritillary (Euptoieta claudia)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Responds positively to fire in prairie habitats; can increase in abundance after burning.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Thrives in open, sunny areas; tolerates drought
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 10–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification; surface sow and keep moist.
Pre-treatment: Mix seed with equal amounts of vermiculite and lightly dampen in a plastic bag or container. Store this seed for 3-4 months in a cold room of 34-36 degrees F.
Establishment: Conflicting information on pre-treatment and germination rates among protocols. Prefer protocols with higher germination rates when synthesizing. Seed is collected by hand from locally native plants, nursery stock or National Plant Materials Center staff.
Source: npn.rngr.net
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.
Where to Buy
Nationwide Seller
- Prairie Moon Nursery (nursery and seeds)
- Vermont Wildflower Farm (nursery and seeds)
- Sheffield's Seed (seeds)
- Native Plants Nursery (nursery)
- Pizzo Native Plant Nursery (wholesale nursery)
- Native American Seed (nursery and seeds)