Thread-Leaf Coreopsis

Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' Asteraceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Peterson Oak Grove, Zucker Shrub Collection

Source of plant

Bluebird Nursery Inc., Walters Gardens, Weinstock-Bluemel, Garden Place, The Plantsmen, Sunny Border Nurseries

Description

Flowers delicate creamy-yellow, produced freely throughout the summer. Compact grower, reaching 1 1/2 to 2' in height (DS 106). Not a vigorous grower, and requires division to keep plants strong andfloriferous (MFH).

USDA Hardiness Zone

3

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics, flower color