Quick answer: Lanceleaf coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) is native to 35 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 15 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium water, Dry |
| Soil | Sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, acid-based, calcareous soils |
| Bloom | Bloom Apr-Jun |
| Height | Up to 2 ft tall |
| Wildlife value | Attracts butterflies, nectar source, special value to native bees, supports conservation biological control |
none noted (toxicity)
Officially listed as an "Invasive Alien Species" in Japan (serious pest there); in native range self-sows readily and can become weedy.
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 15 Sep 2026
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Where is Lanceleaf coreopsis native?
Lanceleaf coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) is native to 35 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Lanceleaf coreopsis bloom?
Lanceleaf coreopsis blooms Apr-Jun. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Lanceleaf coreopsis need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade, Shade. Water: Medium water, Dry. Soil: Sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, acid-based, calcareous soils. Mature height: Up to 2 ft tall.
Is Lanceleaf coreopsis good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Attracts butterflies, nectar source, special value to native bees, supports conservation biological control.
Is Lanceleaf coreopsis deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Lanceleaf coreopsis is deer-resistant, drought-tolerant and tolerates shade.
Is Lanceleaf coreopsis toxic?
none noted (toxicity).
Where can I buy real Lanceleaf coreopsis seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seed that names the true species, last checked 15 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Coreopsis lanceolata on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Lanceleaf coreopsis.
- Eastern red columbine Aquilegia canadensis
- Great blue lobelia Lobelia siphilitica
- Cutleaf coneflower Rudbeckia laciniata
- Eastern red cedar Juniperus virginiana
- Indiangrass Sorghastrum nutans
- Northern spicebush Lindera benzoin
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