Perennial flower
Lanceleaf Coreopsis plant profile
Coreopsis lanceolata
A perennial flower for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Lanceleaf Coreopsis
Prefers full sun with moist, well-drained soil, and can sprawl if the soil is too fertile. Sow seeds about a quarter to half an inch deep in spring and space plants 12 to 36 inches apart.
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Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Planting depth
- 0.5 in
- Soil pH
- 5.5 to 8
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Spacing
- 12 to 36 in apart
- Hardiness
- Zones 4 to 9Find my hardiness zone
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Coreopsis lanceolata (Lanceleaf Coreopsis)
NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.