Lance-leaved coreopsis is a midspring to early summer perennial with showy, yellow, daisy-like flowers that give off an anise fragrance. This fragrance is instrumental in attracting native pollinators. Its attractiveness to pollinators makes lance-leaved coreopsis a great addition to a prairie or home garden. Lance-leaved coreopsis is easy to transplant and grow, and will quickly fill in open areas. This species is native to the Chicago region according to Swink and Wilhelm’s Plants of the Chicago Region and current research.
- Family (English) Aster
- Family (botanic) Asteraceae
- Tree or plant type Perennial
- Native locale Chicago area, Illinois, North America
- Size range Medium plant (12-24 inches)
- Light exposure Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily)
- Hardiness zones Zone 4, Zone 5 (Northern Illinois), Zone 6 (City of Chicago), Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
- Soil preference Dry soil, Sandy soil, well-drained soil
- Tolerances Dry sites, Occasional drought
- Season of interest mid spring, late spring, early summer
- Flower color and fragrance Fragrant, Yellow
- Shape or form Narrow, Upright
- Growth rate Fast
- Wildlife Browsers, Butterflies, Game mammals, Insect pollinators