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LANCELEAF COREOPSIS or TICKSEED
Coreopsis lanceolata
(This plant is not on the Australian Noxious Weed List.)
A native of much of North America where it thrives on poor, sandy or rocky soils with good drainage. It is tolerant of heat, humidity and drought while being easily grown in dry to damp soils.
An herbaceous perennial growing to 0.6 metres (2 feet) with a spread of 0.5 metres, it has solitary, yellow, daisy-like flowers of eight petals toothed at the tips and flat, yellow centre disks. Flowers bloom atop slender, erect stems from spring to early summer and the flowering period can be extended by 'dead heading' spent flowers. Narrow, lance-shaped leaves appear primarily near the base of the plant in basal tufts. It has no serious insect or disease problems.
It makes makes a very good cut flower.
Offered is a packet of 50 seeds and Grownotes to assist you to cultivate this easily grown perennial. All my seed is posted in bubble wrap protection.
AUSTRALIAN BUYERS. A flat postage rate of $1.20 applies, regardless of the number of purchases made, provided they are on a combined invoice. Payment by direct deposit is preferred.
Purchases over $50.00 on a combined invoice attracts free shipping.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS. Airmail postage is a flat rate of $2.30, regardless of the number of purchases, provided purchases are on a combined invoice. A Certificate of Origin is provided free of charge. Payment by Paypal please. I do not accept international money orders. Any questions? Email me at grahame@olelantana.com
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