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Moonbeam Threadleaf Coreopsis
Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam'
Pronunciation: kor-ee-OP-sis ver-tiss-ih-LAY-tuh
SKU #02796
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Allow soil to dry slightly before watering.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 12 to 18 in. tall, 24 in. wide.
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| Description | A profusion of creamy yellow flowers on this refined, airy form creates a showy display in sunny borders and beds. The cheery blooms blanket the airy, green foliage throughout summer, withstanding heat and humidity. Well-suited for containers and hanging baskets. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring through summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
| Design Ideas | A must for the sunny border, this plant adds a delicate element with loads of blooms. Also works well in containers or hanging baskets. For constant flowers, keep deadheaded or shear the plant lightly after the first flush of bloom. |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Speedwell (Veronica); Sedum (Sedum); Salvia (Salvia) |
| Care Instructions | Grows easily in average, well-drained soil; thrives in poor, sandy or rocky soils. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Remove spent blooms to encourage prolific bloom and prevent unwanted self-seeding. Fertilize in early spring. |
| History | 1992 Perennial of the Year! |
| Lore | Vibrant tickseeds provide easy-care color that will invite butterflies and birds to the garden. While several species of Coreopsis are rabbit resistant, C. verticillata is more prone to grazing bunnies, especially when young. |
Details
| Description | A profusion of creamy yellow flowers on this refined, airy form creates a showy display in sunny borders and beds. The cheery blooms blanket the airy, green foliage throughout summer, withstanding heat and humidity. Well-suited for containers and hanging baskets. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring through summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | A must for the sunny border, this plant adds a delicate element with loads of blooms. Also works well in containers or hanging baskets. For constant flowers, keep deadheaded or shear the plant lightly after the first flush of bloom. |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Speedwell (Veronica); Sedum (Sedum); Salvia (Salvia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Grows easily in average, well-drained soil; thrives in poor, sandy or rocky soils. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Remove spent blooms to encourage prolific bloom and prevent unwanted self-seeding. Fertilize in early spring. |
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History
| History | 1992 Perennial of the Year! |
|---|---|
| Lore | Vibrant tickseeds provide easy-care color that will invite butterflies and birds to the garden. While several species of Coreopsis are rabbit resistant, C. verticillata is more prone to grazing bunnies, especially when young. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.