This description is for Coreopsis lanceolata: Coreopsis lanceolata is a variety of the plant known as Tickseed, and has the most wonderful, bright yellow flowers that flower throughout the summer months. Often used in a wildflower area of the garden, this is a wonderful plant that will attract plenty of wildlife to check out its smiling blooms. Easy to grow and requiring little on-going maintenance, you can plant this little lady virtually anywhere you choose and it will happily thrive. Looks great in an informal garden and is often used in cut flower arrangements.