The information on this page applies to seedlings sold by LEAF Nursery during our 2021 Seedling Sale.
Coreopsis lanceolata. For ease of growing, this sunny perennial can't be beat! Plants start producing semi-double and double yellow blooms quickly in summer and continue to flower until fall frost. Care-free plants thrive in full sun and grow well even in heat, humidity, and poor or dry soils. A great plant for the wildflower or pollinator garden or perennial border. Exquisite combined with blue flowers. Long-lasting flowers are beautiful in fresh arrangements and bouquets.[1]
Seed Type
| Organic | Heirloom | Non-GMO | Hybrid | Open-pollinated | Untreated |
Additional Information
| Container Friendly | Trellis Needed | Easy to Grow | Pollinator Friendly |
When to Plant Your Seedling
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Growing Conditions
| Light | Temperature | Soil | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Sun | 55-100 F | Rich, well drained soil | Moderate water, water soil not leaves |
Planting Tips
| Plant Spacing | Plant Size 36" | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|
| 12" |
- Additional instructions: 2"– semi-double and double yellow flowers on 18"–24" slender, wiry stems. Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant. [1]
- Harvesting instructions:
Common Diseases and Pests
- Aster Yellows, Powdery mildew, root rot, blight, and rust[4]
Useful Resources
- https://www.botanicalinterests.com/product/Double-Sunburst-Coreopsis-Seeds
- https://www.botanicalinterests.com/product/Cut-Flower-Gardening-10-Tips-for-Success
- https://www.botanicalinterests.com/product/Making-Cut-Flowers-Last-Longer
- https://gardenerspath.com/plants/flowers/how-grow-coreopsis
- https://sfbaygardening.com/resources/bay-area-planting-calendar/
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