{"product_id":"lanceleaf-coreopsis-coreopsis-lanceolata","title":"Lanceleaf Coreopsis","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe 1991 North Carolina Botanical Garden Wildflower of the Year,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"35\"\u003eCoreopsis lanceolata \u003c\/i\u003e(\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eZones 4-9)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"35\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e is the quintessential cheerful native. It is a hardy, clump-forming perennial that produces a profusion of bright, daisy-like yellow flowers with fringed petals. It is one of the most reliable ways to bring a sense of \"wildflower meadow\" to even the smallest residential patch. It acts as a vibrant foreground plant, filling in gaps with its narrow foliage and keeping the color going from late spring into early summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Native Nectar Station\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThis plant is a high-traffic hub for our local\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eSweat Bees, Leafcutter Bees, and Syrphid Flies (the tiny, harmless hoverflies that help control garden pests). Because the flowers are flat and open, the nectar is easy for everyone to reach. It also serves as a host plant for the Silvery Checkerspot Butterfly. Once the flowers fade, the seed heads become a natural bird feeder, specifically attracting American Goldfinches who love to cling to the stems and pluck the seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Site Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThis is a \u003cem\u003etough love\u003c\/em\u003e plant that thrives on lean conditions. It is a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"94\"\u003eDrought-Proof Specialist\u003c\/b\u003e that actually prefers poor, sandy, or rocky soils over rich, heavily fertilized garden beds. If the soil is too \"good,\" the plant may get a bit floppy or experience \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"284\"\u003eLodging\u003c\/b\u003e—keeping it hungry keeps it upright and tidy. Full sun is essential for a heavy bloom cycle. In the Southeast, it is an excellent choice for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"432\"\u003eErosion Control\u003c\/b\u003e on sunny banks or as a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"471\"\u003eLiving Border\u003c\/b\u003e along driveways and sidewalks where heat radiates. To keep the plant tidy and encourage a second flush of flowers, we recommend a quick de-heading with a hedge trimmer; this extends the bloom time and manages re-seeding in one go. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Good Plant Company","offers":[{"title":"Pint","offer_id":47909006147798,"sku":"CL-PT-2026","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Quart","offer_id":48283215266006,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/3079\/5990\/files\/MedRes_core-lanc-spec01-001.jpg?v=1773163213","url":"https:\/\/thegoodplantco.com\/products\/lanceleaf-coreopsis-coreopsis-lanceolata","provider":"The Good Plant Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}