How to Use coreopsis in a Sentence

coreopsis

noun
  • But also owl’s clover, lupine, goldfield, cream cups and coreopsis.
    — Angela Hill, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2017
  • All species of coreopsis seem to fare better if allowed to stand during the winter and cleaned up in the spring.
    — Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 9 May 2026
  • For tough, drought-tolerant plants that thrive in full sun, try yarrow, coreopsis, coneflower, and sedum.
    — Angela England, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
  • The blooms attract butterflies and the seeds feed hungry songbirds, but deer and rabbits leave coreopsis alone.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Threadleaf coreopsis is a spring and summer bloomer that happily spreads in average garden soil.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Angelica, coreopsis, cosmos, and sweet alyssum will bring lacewings to your garden.
    — The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, 11 May 2016
  • Summer brings out the yellow hues with goldeneye, coreopsis, sunflowers and mullein, among the many blooms filling the park.
    — Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 24 Feb. 2022
  • Better yet, coreopsis and roses don't compete for sunlight, soil nutrients, or space.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
  • For cheerful blooms that will bloom in the fall, then add color to your garden again the next summer, plant coreopsis, a hardy perennial that comes in a range of vibrant hues.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Wildflowers such as coreopsis, blue curl, bluebonnets and larkspur are blooming now.
    — Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Apr. 2021
  • Plant angelica, coreopsis, dill, fennel, and yarrow to attract them.
    — The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, 11 May 2016
  • For late winter and early spring grow Salvia greggii, horse herb, phlox, verbena, coreopsis and blue curl (Phacelia).
    — Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 6 Apr. 2018
  • For flower lovers, try coreopsis or rudbeckia, which are profuse bloomers and have cheerful hues and deep red flowers with distinctive centers.
    — Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 8 Aug. 2024
  • Coneflowers, coreopsis, and liatris, for example, provide food for winter birds in the form of seeds.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Autumn here is all about yellows, with sawtooth sunflower, tall coreopsis, and goldenrod still going strong.
    — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 20 Apr. 2026
  • In addition to blooming in late spring, the coreopsis handles dry weather well and is a favorite nectar source for pollinators.
    — Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 11 June 2021
  • Lanceleaf coreopsis blooms in spring to early summer and its nectar and pollen attract a wide range of beneficial native insects.
    — Jamie McIntosh, The Spruce, 5 May 2026
  • There are orange echinacea, coreopsis, daylilies, gaillardia and others.
    — Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 27 Jan. 2022
  • The Valley floor has endless expanses of yellows and purples from coreopsis, tidy tips and phacelia, with smaller patches of dozens of other species.
    — Lyndsey Matthews, Country Living, 4 Apr. 2017
  • The short list includes Shasta daisies, asters, mums, coreopsis, bee balm, Jupiter’s beard and ornamental grasses.
    — Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 31 Mar. 2017
  • Along your drive, expect each side to be bursting with bright fields of bluebonnets, fiery red Indian paintbrushes, and cheery yellow coreopsis.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Some coreopsis species live longer when divided regularly.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Lettuce, bachelor’s buttons, cosmos, coreopsis, calendula and scabiosa all have flower heads that bear seeds in tiny flowers.
    — Pam Peirce, SFChronicle.com, 6 July 2018
  • Some perennials that benefit from pruning include bee balm, Shasta daisies, phlox, coreopsis, and catmint.
    — Macie Stump, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
  • This is the case for all plants in the sunflower family, including daisies, yarrow, goldenrod, asters, coreopsis, and bachelor's buttons.
    — Deb Wiley, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2024
  • Zones 3-9 Perennial coreopsis specieslook delicate but are very tough plants for the sunny garden.
    — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
  • In my landscape the horsemint follows the Indian blanket and coreopsis as the final flowers in the neighborhood wildflower mix.
    — Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 2 July 2021
  • Look beyond colorful perennial plants such as coneflower, phlox and coreopsis to include shrubs such as hydrangea and serviceberry.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
  • Bluebonnets, poppies, coreopsis, phlox, winecups and primrose are obvious.
    — Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Apr. 2018
  • Other perennials to set out include verbena, coreopsis, coneflower and astilbe.
    — Debbie Arrington, sacbee, 5 May 2018

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