[8][9][10][11][12][13] Under natural conditions, it is found in open woodlands, prairies, plains, glades, meadows, and savannas.

The cultivation, transplantation, sale, or purchase of Coreopsis lanceolata is now prohibited and the plant has become the subject of a nationwide destruction campaign, even earning a spot on the Ecological Society of Japan's 100 Worst Invasive Species list.

[4] Many insects are attracted to the plant's nectar and pollen, including bees, wasps, butterflies, moths, flies, and beetles.

[7] Coreopsis lanceolata is useful for pollinator restoration in large urban cities, providing a food source for animals that drink the nectar and/or eat the seed.

However, because C. lanceolata is rhizomatous (having underground stems), it is well-adapted to withstand extremes in soil moisture (both wet and dry).

Adding compost to heavy soil can improve drainage as can creating a mounded bed, allowing the planting area to shed rain faster than the ground around it.