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No. 8$4.50 Lanceleaf Coreopsis
Illustration of the No. 8 Lanceleaf Coreopsis seed packet: a kraft envelope with the Missouri Native Series stamp label and a SOW DEC–FEB postmark on the front, and the growing directions and label details on the back.
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No. 8 in the Missouri Native Series

Lanceleaf Coreopsis

Coreopsis lanceolata

Missouri Native Series No. 8. Bright yellow daisies in May and June for poor, dry, sunny ground. Reseeds to cover a slope fast.

$4.50packet

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  • Missouri native seed, packed for 2027
  • Postmarked to sow December to February, outdoors (winter sowing)
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Few flowers say “early summer” as plainly as lanceleaf coreopsis. In May and June it lifts bright yellow daisies on tall stems, and it’s happiest in the poor, sandy or rocky soil where fussier plants give up.

In Missouri it grows wild on Ozark glades and rocky prairies north to the Missouri River. It reseeds freely, which makes it a good choice for covering a sunny slope fast, and birds and small mammals eat the seeds.

The seed needs light and a short chill, so it goes on top of the soil in winter. Each packet is hand-filled in St. Charles County, Missouri.

Good to know

  • Reseeds freely. In a border, deadhead after bloom or be ready to pull extra seedlings.

How to grow

  1. Pick the spot. Full sun and lean, well-drained soil. Skip the compost; it thrives where soil is poor.
  2. Sow in winter. Between December and February, sprinkle the seed on bare, weed-free soil or in a winter-sowing jug and press it in. Don’t cover it; light helps it germinate. See our winter sowing guide.
  3. Or sow in early spring. Chill the seed in damp sand in the fridge for 30 days, then press it onto the soil surface. Here’s the fridge method.
  4. Water until it’s established. After that, it handles drought.
  5. Deadhead to stay in bounds. Cutting spent flowers stretches the bloom and limits reseeding. Leave some if you want it to spread.

Good neighbors

Species from the series that grow well alongside Lanceleaf Coreopsis:

Questions

Is lanceleaf coreopsis native to Missouri?

Yes. The Missouri Department of Conservation lists it as a native perennial wildflower of Missouri’s Ozark glades and rocky prairies, north to the Missouri River. It’s also widely planted and has escaped from cultivation across the state.

Will it come back every year?

The plants themselves aren’t reliably long-lived, but it reseeds readily, so a patch usually carries on.

Is it safe around pets?

The ASPCA lists coreopsis as non-toxic to dogs, cats and horses.

Will it take over a flower bed?

It can. Grow Native! advises being ready to remove unwanted seedlings if you plant it in a border. Deadheading after bloom keeps it in check.

Sources for these facts