*Genus and Species: Coreopsis lanceolata
Family: Asteraceae
Common Name: Lance-Leaved Coreopsis, Tickseed
Habit: perennial, reseeds
Height: 3 feet
Flower Color: yellow
Native To: United States, east of the Rocky Mountains
Range: throughout North America
Blooming Period: April-July
Water Requirement: low, withstands drought and
prolonged periods of wetness
Soil Type: heavy or light, rich or sterile
Exposure: full sun to partial shade
Seed Count: 221,000 seeds/lb
Seeding Rate: 10 lbs/acre
Miscellaneous: readily reseeds; competes well with
grasses; attracts birds and butterflies
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*Genus and Species: Coreopsis lanceolata
