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Lance-Leaved Coreopsis

Coreopsis lanceolata

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Common names

34 names · 21 languages
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Other languages (20)
Dutch
  • Lancetbladige coreopsis[1][2]
  • Meisjesogen
French
Afrikaans
Chinese (Simplified)
  • 剑叶金鸡菊[2]
Chinese (Traditional)
  • 劍葉金雞菊[2]
Croatian
  • Djevojačko oko[2]
Czech
  • krásnoočko kopinaté[2]
Danish
  • Lancetbladet skønhedsøje[2]
Finnish
  • aurinkokaunosilmä[2]
German
  • Lanzett-Mädchenauge[1][2]
  • Lanzettblättriges Mädchenauge[4]
Hawaiian
  • ko`oko`olau haole[2]
Hungarian
  • lándzsalevelű menyecskeszem[2]
Japanese
  • アラゲオオキンケイギク[2]
  • オオキンケイギク[2]
  • 大金鶏菊[2]
Korean
  • 큰금계국[2]
Lithuanian
  • Siauralapis gludas[2]
Polish
  • Nachyłek lancetowaty[2]
Russian
  • Кореопсис ланцетный[2]
Slovak
  • kráska kopijovitolistá[2]
Turkish
  • Sarı Kız Gözü Çiçeği[2]
Ukrainian
  • Кореопсис ланцетоподібний[2]
Sources & name notes (4)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Coreopsis lanceolata — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • lanceleaf tickseed — results[0].names[24]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • Lanzett-Mädchenauge — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • garden coreopsis — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • lance-leaf coreopsis — results[0].names[30]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • Lance-leaved Coreopsis — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • lance-leaved tickseed — results[0].names[25]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • lanceleaf coreopsis — results[0].names[29]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • Sand Coreopsis — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • sand-coreopsis — results[0].names[22]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • Tickseed — results[0].names[21]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • Coréopsis lancéolé — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • Lancetbladige coreopsis — results[0].names[17]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
[2] Coreopsis lanceolata — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • lanceleaf tickseed — results[7].names[24]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • Lanzett-Mädchenauge — results[7].names[10]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • garden coreopsis — results[7].names[3]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • lance-leaf coreopsis — results[7].names[30]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • Lance-leaved Coreopsis — results[7].names[1]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • lance-leaved tickseed — results[7].names[25]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • lanceleaf coreopsis — results[7].names[29]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • Sand Coreopsis — results[7].names[2]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • sand-coreopsis — results[7].names[22]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • Tickseed — results[7].names[21]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • Coréopsis lancéolé — results[7].names[7]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • Lancetbladige coreopsis — results[7].names[17]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • ko`oko`olau haole — results[7].names[5]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • オオキンケイギク — results[7].names[6]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • krásnoočko kopinaté — results[7].names[8]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • Кореопсис ланцетный — results[7].names[9]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • Siauralapis gludas — results[7].names[11]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • 大金鶏菊 — results[7].names[12]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • アラゲオオキンケイギク — results[7].names[13]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • 劍葉金雞菊 — results[7].names[14]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • 剑叶金鸡菊 — results[7].names[15]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • 큰금계국 — results[7].names[16]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • Djevojačko oko — results[7].names[18]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • Lancetbladet skønhedsøje — results[7].names[19]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • Coreopsis — results[7].names[20]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • lándzsalevelű menyecskeszem — results[7].names[23]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • Nachyłek lancetowaty — results[7].names[26]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • aurinkokaunosilmä — results[7].names[27]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • kráska kopijovitolistá — results[7].names[28]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • Кореопсис ланцетоподібний — results[7].names[31]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • Sarı Kız Gözü Çiçeği — results[7].names[32]; taxon id 76444; Coreopsis lanceolata.
[3] Coreopsis lanceolata — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Lance-Leaved Coreopsis — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • Lanceleaf Coreopsis — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • Longstalk Coreopsis — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • Sand Coreopsis — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(4); heading: Common Name(s):; Coreopsis lanceolata.
  • Tickseed — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(5); heading: Common Name(s):; Coreopsis lanceolata.
[4] Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Coreopsis lanceolata ↗

Common names from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20. License: CC BY.

Source records
  • Lanzettblättriges Mädchenauge (DE) — VernacularName.tsv, line 144538; taxon YDRV.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Coreopsis lanceolata is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Asteraceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
0.3–0.91 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Mature spread
0.3–0.61 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

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Plant habit
Clumping; Erect

NC State Extension profile.

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Life cycle
Perennial

NC State Extension profile.

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Growth rate
Rapid

NC State Extension profile.

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Foliage
Deciduous

NC State Extension profile.

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Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day); Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

NC State Extension profile.

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Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist; Occasionally Dry

NC State Extension profile.

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Soil texture
Loam (Silt); Sand; Shallow Rocky

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil pH
Acid (<6.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

Sources [2]
Flowering season
Spring; Summer

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

Sources [2]
Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: bees, butterflies, pollinators.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

Sources [2]
Pollinator guidance
RHS includes Coreopsis species in its Plants for Pollinators guidance.

Genus-level guidance, not a rating for this individual species or a particular cultivar. RHS planting guidance. Choose accessible flowers with pollen and nectar; reduced-resource and double-flowered forms may be unsuitable.

Sources [3]
Native range
SE. Canada to C. & E. U.S.A.

Explicit native locality records in Kew WCVP v16; introduced and doubtful distributions excluded. Continent conversion follows the documented geographic mapping.

Sources [4]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Medium suitability
Nectar value Medium
Pollen value Medium
Plant profile

About this plant

Lanceleaf tickseed (Coreopsis lanceolata) is a herbaceous plant. It flowers from June to August.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Coreopsis lanceolata — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 5378998; ID YDRV; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 5378998; ID YDRV; rank species; status accepted

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    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Coreopsis lanceolata — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitLife cycleGrowth rateFoliageLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

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  3. Royal Horticultural Society RHS Plants for Pollinators — Garden Plants

    RHS planting guidance; applicable flower-form restrictions are retained. General recommendations do not measure local nectar or pollen production.

    Supports: Pollinator guidance
    Relevant sections
    • Pollinator guidance: Page 3, column 1, entry Coreopsis species (top 547 pt)

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  4. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Coreopsis lanceolata — Kew WCVP native distribution

    Native distribution and taxonomic treatment from the official WCVP v16 export (4 June 2026). The link opens the corresponding POWO taxon. Source rows are retained in the native-range audit archive.

    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: WCVP v16; wcvp_names.csv lines 530998; wcvp_distribution.csv native locality lines 1684613, 1684615, 1684616, 1684617, 1684618, 1684619, 1684620, 1684621, 1684622, 1684623, 1684624, 1684625, 1684626, 1684627, 1684628, 1684629, 1684630, 1684631, 1684632, 1684633, 1684634, 1684635, 1684636, 1684637, 1684638, 1684639, 1684640, 1684641, 1684642

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    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.