Coreopsis lanceolata Baby Sun

Baby Sun Lanceleaf Coreopsis

Coreopsis lanceolata ‘Baby Sun’ is a compact, sun-loving tickseed prized for its bright golden-yellow flowers and tidy, low-growing habit. A dwarf selection of the native lanceleaf coreopsis, it offers the same toughness and long bloom season in a smaller, more controlled form.


Plant Profile
Type: Herbaceous perennial

Mature Size:



Width: 12–16 in.



Height: 10–14 in.



Bloom:



Cheerful, daisy-like golden-yellow flowers



Early summer through late summer; extends with deadheading



Foliage:



Narrow, lance-shaped medium green leaves



Forms a compact, mounded clump



Zones: 4a–9b
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained soils; thrives in sandy, rocky, or average soils
Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established


Features & Uses


Form: Low, compact, mounded habit



Ideal for front-of-border plantings, edging, mass plantings, and containers



Native-derived toughness with improved garden form



Strong pollinator appeal (bees, butterflies)



Deer resistant and very low maintenance




Care Notes


Deadhead to prolong bloom and keep plants tidy



Cut back in late fall or early spring



Avoid overly rich soils to maintain compact growth and heavy flowering

Plant type

Perennial

Height

10-14"

Width

12"-15"

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Bloom time

Early Fall, Fall, Late Summer, Summer

Flower color

Yellow

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Loamy, Moist well-drained, Sandy

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Compact Rounded

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No