Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam'

Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Common Name: Coreopsis-Threadleaf

1992 Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year. Ever-popular and a classic perennial, C. 'Moonbeam' is an excellent performer with bright lemon-yellow flowers produced in profusion from early through late summer. The airy clumps of fine, needle-like foliage on upright stems add a nice fine texture element to the landscape.

Coreopsis is one of the easiest perennials to maintain and is a good choice for beginners. It compliments nearly every other plant in the garden. The verticillata species is particularly long-lived, has a longer flowering time, and demonstrates better drought tolerance than others in the genus.

Origin: Native Cultivar

Characteristics:

Height:
18-24 Inches

Spread:
18-24 Inches

Flower Color:
Yellow Shades

Foliage Color:
Green shades

Hardiness Zone:
4,5,6,7,8,9
Find Your Zone

Sun or Shade?:
Full sun (> 6 hrs. direct sun)

Wet or dry?:
Low water needs
Average water needs

Want to see wings?:
Attracts butterflies

Need critter resistant plants?:
Deer resistant

How fast should it grow?:
Medium

When should it bloom?:
  Early summer
  Midsummer
  Late summer

How's your soil?:
  Poor Soil
  Average Soil
  Fertile Soil

Sweet or Sour Soil?:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

What's your garden style?:
Container/Patio
Eclectic

Attributes:

Border plants
Container
Cut flower or foliage
Drought Tolerant
Mass Planting
Easy to grow

Awards:

Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year 1992
Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit 2001

Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips:

Coreopsis is native to North America. Therefore, it is easy to grow, thriving in any well-drained soil and full sun. Once established, it is rather drought tolerant. It can be propagated either by seed or by division every few years in spring or fall.

Companions:

	Common/Botanical Name	Zones
	*Kniphofia uvaria* 'Early Hybrids'** Common Name: Red Hot Poker	5,6,7,8,9
	Delphinium 'Bellamosum' Common Name: Delphinium	3,4,5,6,7
	*Lavandula angustifolia* 'Hidcote'** Common Name: Lavender	5,6,7,8,9
	*Salvia nemorosa* 'May Night' ('Mainacht')** Common Name: Salvia-Perennial	3,4,5,6,7,8
	*Stokesia laevis* 'Blue Danube'** Common Name: Stokes' Aster	5,6,7,8,9
	*Liatris spicata* 'Floristan Violet'** Common Name: Gayfeather	3,4,5,6,7,8,9
	*Campanula poscharskyana* 'Blue Waterfall' PP13161** Common Name: Bellflower-Serbian	4,5,6,7
	Crocosmia 'Lucifer' Common Name: Montbretia	5,6,7,8,9
	Sidalcea 'Partygirl' Common Name: Prairie Mallow	5,6,7
	Veronica 'Sunny Border Blue' Common Name: Speedwell	4,5,6,7,8
	Gaillardia 'Goblin' Common Name: Blanket Flower	3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
	*Pennisetum alopecuroides* 'Red Head'** Common Name: Grass-Ornamental	5,6,7,8,9
	*Echinacea purpurea* 'Ruby Giant'** Common Name: Coneflower-Purple	3,4,5,6,7,8

While every effort has been made to describe this plant accurately, please keep in mind that the height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates throughout the country. The description of this plant was written based on our experience growing it in Michigan (USDA hardiness zone 5) and on numerous outside resources.

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