Lance Leaf Coreopsis Seeds (Coreopsis lanceolata) YELLOW Tickseed.

Coreopsis lanceolata — Lance-Leaf Coreopsis, also called Sand Coreopsis or Tickseed — is a tough, drought-tolerant native perennial that waves bright yellow, daisy-like blooms in late spring and early summer on sunny, hot, dry, or poor-soil sites where other perennials struggle. Flowers measure approximately 1½ inches in diameter and bloom singly on long stems — outstanding for cutting, pollinator gardens, prairie plantings, and wildflower mixes. Beloved by native bees, honey bees, and other pollinators. Hardy in USDA Zones 4–9; native across much of the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Deer resistant. ~151,625 seeds per oz.

Plant Highlights

• Bright yellow, 1½-inch daisy-like blooms on long stems — late spring to early summer
• Outstanding drought tolerance once established; thrives in dry, sandy, or poor soil
• Attracts native bees, honey bees, and a wide range of pollinators
• Deer resistant; native to much of the U.S., Mexico, and Canada
• Excellent cut flower; suitable for wildflower mixes, roadsides, and prairie plantings
• May self-seed when seeds make direct contact with soil

Growing Guide

Starting: Sow seeds in spring (or fall in most U.S. states for natural stratification). Start indoors or direct sow outdoors — transplants well. Do not cover seeds; press them firmly into the soil surface. Light is required for germination.

Germination: 14–28 days at 65°F. Keep seeds moist until germination. Sow 3–4 seeds per plant location; thin to 18 inches apart.

First year: Plants develop strongly in year one and may produce a few blooms. Full flowering begins in year two.

Maintenance: Deadhead spent blossoms promptly to prolong the bloom season and encourage continuous flowering. May need staking at full height. Allow some seed heads to remain if self-seeding is desired.

Planting Specs

• Common name: Lance-Leaf Coreopsis, Sand Coreopsis, Tickseed
• Botanical name: Coreopsis lanceolata
• Type: Hardy native perennial
• USDA Zones: 4–9
• Height: 18–24 inches
• Bloom color: Yellow
• Bloom season: Late spring through summer and fall
• Light: Full sun (partial shade tolerated)
• Soil: Well-drained; pH 6.2–7.2; tolerates dry, sandy, and poor soils
• Deer resistant: Yes
• Seeds per oz: ~151,625
• Germination rate: 14–28 days at 65°F
• Sowing rate: 3–4 seeds per plant | Spacing: 18 inches
• Sowing depth: Do not cover — press seeds firmly into soil surface
• Pollinators: Native bees, honey bees