Coreopsis, Lanceleaf Coreopsis, Tickseed 'Sterntaler'

Coreopsislanceolata

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Coreopsis (kor-ee-OP-sis)
Species
lanceolata (lan-see-oh-LAY-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Lakehead, California

Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Cordele, Georgia

Derby, Kansas

Harwich, Massachusetts

Hopkins, Minnesota

Haddonfield, New Jersey

Scotch Plains, New Jersey

Croton On Hudson, New York

Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Lake Oswego, Oregon

MOUNT HOOD PARKDALE, Oregon

Summerville, South Carolina

Magna, Utah

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Magna, UT (Zone 7a) | September 2010 | positive

Mine does just fine in xeric conditions and in heavy clay. It does prefer full sun or else it won't grow so much and produce flowers as ...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

COREOPSIS lanceolata Sternaler - Short 16" - plant 16" apart. Zone 5-9. Long flowering variety. The frilly center is surrounded by a leat...Read More

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