Sand Coreopsis

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Sand Coreopsis

Coreopsis lanceolata

Common Name(s)

Sand Coreopsis
Lance Leaved Coreopsis
Lanceleaf Coreopsis
Lanceleaf Tickseed

Family

Asteraceae

Genus

Coreopsis

Full Scientific Name

Coreopsis lanceolata

Author

Linnaeus

Native Range

Introduced Range

Synonyms

Coreopsis crassifolia
Coreopsis heterogyna
Coreopsis lanceolata var. villosa

Additional Details

Characteristics

Growth Form: Wildflower

Evergreen or Deciduous: Deciduous

Light Requirements: Sun, Partial Shade

Soil Texture: Sand

Soil pH: Acidophile

Moisture Requirements: Dry

Drought Tolerant: Yes

Compaction Tolerant: No

Salt Tolerant: No

Juglone (Walnut) Tolerant: No

Habitat Considerations

Ecozone(s): Boreal Shield, Mixedwood Plains

Natural Habitat(s): Savannah, Prairie/Meadow/Field, Rocky Bluff

Human Habitat(s): Rooftop Garden (drought tolerant/shallow rooted), Butterfly, Prairie/Meadow

Design Considerations

Minimum Height: 30 cm

Maximum Height: 60 cm

Bloom Time: May - Jul

Flower Colour(s): Yellow

Showy Flowers: Yes

Showy Fruit/Seeds: Yes

Fruit/Seed Colour(s): Brown

Erosion Control:

Fragrant Flowers:

Fragrant Foliage:

Fall Colour(s):

Bark:

Poisonous to Humans: No

Thorns or Prickles:

Attracts Wildlife: Butterflies

Invasive Species: No

Conservation Status

Plant Watch Species:

NatureServe Level:

IUCN Red Alert Status:

Interesting Tidbits

Interesting Tidbits: This plant will tolerate most soils as long they are mixed with sand (i.e clay/sand, loam/sand) and also rocky soil. It should be deadheaded throughout the summer to encourage blooms. (WildFlower Centre, LBJ) Thought to be adventive throughout much of of the eastern part of Ontario when found along railways. (Ontario Native Plants 2002) This plant is not native to BC, but is now present.

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