Description
Lanceleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata), also known as Tickseed, is a hardy, self-sowing perennial wildflower that produces bright yellow blooms on upright stems. Growing up to 2 feet tall, it flowers from April through June—and even longer with deadheading. Its golden blossoms attract bees, butterflies, and admiring onlookers alike.
Native to much of the U.S., this plant thrives in full to partial sun and dry to mesic soils, including poor, sandy, or rocky areas. It tolerates drought, heat, and humidity, making it ideal for wildflower gardens, erosion control, and low-maintenance landscapes.
The name “Coreopsis” comes from the Greek word for “bug,” referring to seeds that cling like ticks. Though native to the U.S., it can be invasive abroad, so control spreading by removing spent blooms.
