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Lanceleaf coreopsis
Coreopsis lanceolata
Lanceleaf coreopsis is non-toxic to cats. Its bright yellow flowers can bring a sunny touch to a garden, with ordinary precautions for cats that chew greenery.
Non-toxic does not mean edible. Eating plant material can still upset your cat’s stomach.
What this guide covers: Coreopsis lanceolata only. Check the botanical name; a photo cannot establish the identity of your plant.
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Coreopsis lanceolata — flowers and leaves
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Coreopsis lanceolata — flowers and leaves
By Andrey Zharkikh
License: CC BY 2.0
Resized and converted to WebP for display; botanical details unchanged.
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Plant identity
- Scientific name
- Coreopsis lanceolata
- Scope
- Species
- Family
- Not recorded
- Also known as
- No reviewed aliases available
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How to grow this plant
Coreopsis lanceolata only. Check the botanical name; a photo cannot establish the identity of your plant.
- Light
- Sunny position
Full sun; partial shade is tolerated.
- Watering
Provide drainage; established plants tolerate dry conditions.
- Temperature
- Temperature range not yet established
Outdoor perennial; no indoor temperature range proposed.
- Humidity
Tolerates heat and humidity; no numeric target proposed.
- Potting
- Sandy or rocky, well-drained soil; avoid overly rich soil.
- Through the year
- Remove faded flowers to reduce self-seeding and encourage blooms. Divide crowded clumps when needed.
Growing-guide sources
- Coreopsis lanceolata ↗NC State Extension · Accessed 2026-10-16
Coreopsis lanceolata only. Check the botanical name; a photo cannot establish the identity of your plant.
Growing advice reviewed 2026-10-17. Plant safety is assessed separately.
Reviewed safety information
- Toxic principle
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
- Reported signs
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
Missing information is unknown. It should not be interpreted as an absence of risk.
Safe alternatives
No verified alternative recommendations are available for this guide.
Sources & review
- Lanceleaf coreopsis: source assessment ↗ASPCA · Accessed
Listed by the source as Coreopsis spp.. ASPCA covers Coreopsis spp.; NC State identifies this member species. Do not widen the guide to unrelated plants called daisies.
- Coreopsis lanceolata ↗NC State Extension · Accessed 2026-10-16
- Lanceleaf coreopsis: source assessment ↗ASPCA · Accessed 2026-10-16
Safety last reviewed .