Lance-Leaved Coreopsis
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Lance-Leaved Coreopsis
coreopsis lanceolata
The Lance-Leaved Coreopsis is a bright and cheerful flower that loves to soak up the sun! Its beautiful yellow petals make it a favorite for butterflies and bees.
Habitat: Lance-Leaved Coreopsis typically grows in meadows, fields, and along roadsides.
Appearance
The Lance-Leaved Coreopsis has bright, sunny yellow, daisy-like flowers with serrated petals, often appearing in profusion. Its leaves are distinctively lance-shaped, mostly growing in a clump at the base of the plant, helping it stand out among other wildflowers.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusCoreopsis
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Even its young leaves and bright flower petals are safe for humans to eat!
Indigenous peoples once used this plant to make a cheerful yellow dye for fabrics!
It's a fantastic "pioneer" plant, often one of the first to grow in disturbed or new open areas!
Its seeds are shaped like tiny ticks, giving it the nickname "Tickseed"!
Special abilities
Ability
Drought Buster
Lance-Leaved Coreopsis has a deep taproot that helps it reach water and survive long, dry periods.
Ability
Seed Spreader
Lance-Leaved Coreopsis can self-seed readily, allowing it to spread its cheerful flowers to new areas.
Ability
Pollinator Magnet
Lance-Leaved Coreopsis has vibrant yellow flowers that attract many different types of bees and butterflies.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Spread
- 30-45 cm
- Flower Size
- 3-5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to mid-summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
honey bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen
pollinates
common eastern bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
gathers nectar and pollen
eaten by
American goldfinch
Carduelis tristis
eats the plant's seeds
eaten by
white-tailed deer
Odocoileus virginianus
browses on young foliage
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Golden TickseedLanceleaf Coreopsis
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Lance-Leaved Coreopsis?
30-90 cm
How wide does Lance-Leaved Coreopsis spread?
30-45 cm
How big are the flowers on Lance-Leaved Coreopsis?
3-5 cm
When does Lance-Leaved Coreopsis bloom?
Late spring to mid-summer
Is Lance-Leaved Coreopsis edible?
Yes
Is Lance-Leaved Coreopsis toxic?
None
What is Lance-Leaved Coreopsis's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Lance-Leaved Coreopsis pollinated?
Insect
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