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Coreopsis verticillata

Threadleaf Coreopsis

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  • Product Info

    Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata)
    Aster Family

     This Coreopsis is one of our smaller species, reaching an average height of 2'. Bright yellow blooms are numerous and long lasting, often blooming for several months in the summer. Finely divided, needle-like foliage creates a delicate appearance that adds plenty of texture to the garden. It prefers full to part sun and poor soil. Rich soil will cause plants to grow taller and promote flopping. it attracts a wide variety of pollinators, including many specialist bees that only feed on Coreopsis sp. Pairs well with Blue Mist Flower, Purple Coneflower, Butterfly Milkweed, and Blue-eyed Grass.

    Blooms: Yellow, 3-4 months, May-Aug
    Leaves: Rich green, thread-like leaves that whorl up the entire stalk, very airy
    Height: 1-3’
    Space: 1-2’
    Soil: Average-Dry, tolerates poor soil
    Exposure:  Full Sun-Part sun
    Fauna: Bees, flies, butterflies, seeds for birds
    Deer Resistance: High
    Zone: 3-9
    Seeds: Small, dark achenes that disperse soon after ripe
    Native Status: NC native, common in the Piedmont & Coastal Plain, escaped from cultivation in the Mountains
    Provenance: VA, seed grown