Annual – Lace-leaved Tickseed

Lace-leaved Tickseed 

Botanical name: coreopsis lanceolata 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 4 inches – 2 ft in height with a spread of 1-1.5 ft

Bloom time: early spring – early fall 

Hardy zone: zones 4-9 

Flower color: yellow, red 

Foliage color: green 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate by seed sowing 

Landscape use: flower garden, rock garden, borders/edging, herb garden, container plant 

Special features: disease resistant, deer resistant, long lasting blooms, attracts pollinators 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top several inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : feed with compost at the time of planting or use a balanced slow-release liquid fertilizer in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring, fall

Best type of soil: sand, loam 

Companion plants: coneflower, black-eyed susan, yarrow, lavender 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no