Coreopsis lanceolata (Lance-leaf Coreopsis)
 
Cheerful and easy to grow, Lance-leaf Coreopsis lights up the garden in late spring with masses of bright yellow daisy-like flowers. Its long bloom season and sunny color make it a favorite for pollinators, drawing in bees and butterflies with ease.
 
This hardy perennial thrives in poor or sandy soils and is drought-tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for sunny borders, meadows, and naturalized plantings. It reseeds readily, creating drifts of golden blooms year after year.
 
Light: Full sun
Soil: Dry to medium, well-drained
Height: 1–2 ft
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer (often reblooms with deadheading)
Wildlife value: Nectar for bees and butterflies; seeds provide food for songbirds
 
✨ A tough, golden bloomer that brings early-season color and supports pollinators in style.