Moonbeam Coreopsis

Moonbeam Coreopsis

Companion Items/
Varieties

Veronica 'Sunny Border Blue'

'Sunny Border Blue Veronica'

Lanceleaf Coreopsis

'Lanceleaf Coreopsis'

Early Sunrise Coreopsis

'Early Sunrise Coreopsis'

'Rose Coreopsis'

'Nana' Coreopsis

'Baby Sun' Coreopsis

 
 
Common Name:  Moonbeam Coreopsis
Botanical Name: Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam'
Plant Type: Perennial
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4
AHS Heat Zone: 12 to 1
Light Requirements: Full Sun; Partial Shade
Water Usage: Medium
Soil Type: Well-Drained
Height:  1 1/2 ft.
Spread: 1 ft.
Season of Bloom: June to October
Bloom Color: Lemon-Yellow
Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous
Native TX Plant: Adapted
Wildlife Value: Butterflies (nectar source), Birds

At the top of the class for outstanding performance is the Moonbeam. This plant was voted the Perennial Plant Association’s Plant of the Year for 1992, and it is easy to see why. This easy-to-grow perennial is covered with small, lemon-yellow daisies and has dark green, airy, thin leaves. It grows to 18"; does well in full sun or light shade. ‘Zagreb’ is also an excellent threadleaf coreopsis - a little more upright than 'Moonbeam'. ‘Rosea’ is a pink flowering, threadleaf variety. Other upright, broadleaf , yellow blooming varieties worthy of consideration are ‘Nana’ (10" - 12"), ‘Sunray’ and ‘Early Sunrise’ (both 18"- 24"). Coreopsis are not out of bloom from June till frost. Need well-drained soil.


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