Zagreb Threadleaf Coreopsis
Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb'
SKU
02797
A prolific bloomer with bright, golden flowers on a small, rounded plant. Use to add bold color to sunny beds and borders. Thrives in summer heat and tolerates humidity. Well-suited for containers and hanging baskets. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
CHECK RETAILERS FOR AVAILABILITY:
- Exotic Garden Center Corp
Dba: Casaplanta Garden Center Miami FL 33183
- Sunset Nursery, Inc.
7150 Sw 118 Ave. Miami FL 33183
| Botanical Pronunciation | kor-ee-OP-sis ver-tiss-ih-LAY-tuh |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 12 in. tall, 18 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring through Summer |
| Design Ideas | A versatile perennial for the border or at the corner of a walkway where it will spread politely. Use in a container or hanging basket for a sunny accent. Good for hot, dry areas. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Naturalizes Well, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Pet Friendly, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Salvia (Salvia); Speedwell (Veronica); Sedum (Sedum); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 10
Your climate may be too warm for this plant