# 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. - **Category:** [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/plant) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 0/5 · No known danger - **Snaps:** 13 - **Habitat:** Lance-Leaved Coreopsis typically grows in meadows, fields, and along roadsides. - **Also known as:** Golden Tickseed, Lanceleaf Coreopsis ![Lance-Leaved Coreopsis](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Coreopsis_lanceolata_Sterntaler.JPG&width=800) Photo: User:Qwertzy2, CC BY-SA 3.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Coreopsis_lanceolata_Sterntaler.JPG) ## 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. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Plantae - **Phylum:** Tracheophyta - **Class:** Magnoliopsida - **Order:** Asterales - **Family:** Asteraceae - **Genus:** Coreopsis ## 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 - **Drought Buster:** Lance-Leaved Coreopsis has a deep taproot that helps it reach water and survive long, dry periods. - **Seed Spreader:** Lance-Leaved Coreopsis can self-seed readily, allowing it to spread its cheerful flowers to new areas. - **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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/american-goldfinch) (*Carduelis tristis*) — eats the plant's seeds - **Eaten by:** [white-tailed deer](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-tailed-deer) (*Odocoileus virginianus*) — browses on young foliage ## Traits - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Grassland](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/grassland): Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Pollinator](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator): Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants. ## Collections - [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/plants) ## Safety **Danger:** 0/5 · No known danger No special safety notes yet. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Lance-Leaved Coreopsis? Start with the whole plant, then compare leaf arrangement, leaf edges, stems and any flowers or fruit. Opposite leaves grow in pairs; alternate leaves come one at a time along the stem. These details tell you far more together than a single green leaf does. Plant Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### 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 ## Where to spot - [Cedarmere-Clayton Estates](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/cedarmere-clayton-estates) — New York, US · Historic District - [Lily Gardens Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/lily-gardens-park) — Illinois, US · Park - [Shedd Aquarium](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/shedd-aquarium) — Illinois, US · Aquarium - [Shedd Aquarium](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/shedd-aquarium-illinois) — Illinois, US · Zoo - [Armour Square Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/armour-square-park) — Illinois, US · Park - [Bernheim Forest and Arboretum](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/bernheim-forest-and-arboretum) — Kentucky, US · Botanical Garden [View all places to see Lance-Leaved Coreopsis](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/lance-leaved-coreopsis) ## More Plants - [white snakeroot](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-snakeroot) (*Ageratina altissima*) - [tree-of-heaven](https://www.snappit.app/explore/tree-of-heaven) (*Ailanthus altissima*) - [western sword fern](https://www.snappit.app/explore/western-sword-fern) (*Polystichum munitum*) - [common milkweed](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-milkweed) (*Asclepias syriaca*) --- Source: [Lance-Leaved Coreopsis: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/lance-leaved-coreopsis)