Description: Bright yellow flowers are borne at the end of stems that rise well above the low growing cluster of lance-shaped leaves. Attractive to butterflies. Relatively drought tolerant once established, but also tolerates slightly moist areas.

Lifespan: Short-lived perennial (semi-evergreen to evergreen); occasionally annual

Light exposure: Full sun to high pine shade

Bloom color: Yellow

Bloom season: Spring

Height (in bloom): 1 to 1 1/2 feet

Habitat: Dry to mesic sandhills (mainly hairy form), disturbed areas, edges of cypress swamps and glades

Each packet covers 10 square feet.

Read the Florida Wildflower Foundation's profile of Lanceleaf tickseed.
View or download the Tickseed page from the Foundation's 20 Easy-to-Grow Wildflowers publication.