Coreopsis, 'Nana'
Dwarf Native Blooms for Early Pollinators
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Coreopsis ‘Nana’ (Coreopsis lanceolata ‘Nana’)
Coreopsis ‘Nana’ is a compact, dwarf selection of lanceleaf coreopsis that brings bright, golden-yellow blooms to the front of beds and garden edges. Native to North America, this low-growing perennial offers early-season color, strong pollinator support, and a tidy habit that fits easily into small-scale plantings, meadow edges, and perennial borders. Its manageable size makes it especially useful where full-sized coreopsis would be too tall or sprawling.
Key Characteristics
Early-season nectar source for pollinators
Coreopsis ‘Nana’ begins blooming in late spring, offering an important early nectar source for native bees and small pollinators emerging at the start of the growing season. Its open, daisy-like flowers are especially accessible to a wide range of beneficial insects, helping to build early-season pollinator activity in the garden.
Compact native perennial for tight spaces
Unlike taller coreopsis varieties, ‘Nana’ stays low and tidy, typically forming a dense clump under a foot tall. This makes it ideal for edging pathways, filling small garden pockets, or integrating into rock gardens and smaller pollinator plantings where space is limited but ecological function is still desired.
Extended bloom with simple maintenance
With regular deadheading, ‘Nana’ can continue blooming well into summer. Its long flowering window provides consistent color and nectar, while its easy-care nature makes it suitable for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
Adapted to dry, well-drained soils
This plant thrives in full sun and performs well in dry to medium soils, including sandy or rocky conditions. It is well-suited to meadow plantings, roadside-style plantings, and low-input systems where resilience and minimal maintenance are priorities.
- Native range: Eastern and Central United States (species)
- Plant life cycle: Perennial
- Sun requirements: Full sun
- Soil requirements: Dry to medium, well-drained
- Mature height: 6–12 inches
- Bloom time: May – July (extended with deadheading)
- Bloom color: Bright yellow
- USDA Hardiness zones: 4–9
For best results, plant Coreopsis ‘Nana’ in full sun with good drainage and avoid overly rich soils. Deadhead spent blooms to extend flowering, and allow some flowers to go to seed if you want natural reseeding or to support seed-eating birds later in the season.
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Sun RequirementsFull Sun
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Soil RequirementsDry, Medium
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Bloom ColorYellow
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Bloom TimeMay, June, July
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USDA Hardiness ZonesZone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9+
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