Lance-leaved Coreopsis Common Name: Lance-leaved Coreopsis Botanical Name: Coreopsis lanceolata Lance-leaved Coreopsis Plant family: Asteraceae Location: Art Trail Growing zone: 3-9 Height: 2 ft. Spread: 2 ft. Bloom time: June, July, August, September Bloom description: Yellow flowers can be up to 2 1/2 in. in diameter with toothed rays Leaf type: Narrow, dark-green leaves are 3-4 in. long and sometimes alternate near the top where the leaves are fewer. Some of the leaves are deeply cut, almost forming three leaflets. Leaves are semi-evergreen. Garden uses: This plant is used mainly for landscape beautification. It has potential for use in cultivated garden situations, in naturalized prairie or meadow plantings, and along roadsides. Wildlife benefits: Flowers provide nectar for many pollinators, and attract large numbers of native bees.
