How to Care for Coreopsis lanceolata (Lanceleaf Coreopsis)

Korean name: 금계국

A wildflower commonly found along roadsides with bright yellow flowers. It features long, narrow leaves and erect stems growing from the base. It is easy to care for and prefers full sunlight.

Key facts

• Category: Wildflower & native plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: North America
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: wildflower, yellow flowers, roadside, easy care, sun loving
• Also known as: Lanceleaf Coreopsis, Tickseed

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers full sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is dry.
• Soil: Well-drained soil is preferred.
• Humidity: Maintain average humidity.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply light liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Coreopsis lanceolata?

Water thoroughly when the soil is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Coreopsis lanceolata?

It likes Prefers full sunlight.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Well-drained soil is preferred..

Is Coreopsis lanceolata safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Coreopsis lanceolata good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Maintain average humidity.. Fertilise Apply light liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season..