Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Coreopsis NOVA 'Opal'
Opal Tickseed
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Height
- 12 to 18 inches
- Width
- 12 to 18 inches
- Flower color
- Creamy white to pale pink with lavender-tinged petal edges and an opalescent hue
- Foliage color
- Green, finely divided leaves
- Bloom time
- Early summer to early fall
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Low to moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; deadhead to encourage continuous blooms, cut back in fall
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 5 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts bees and butterflies
About this plant
Coreopsis NOVA 'Opal' is a beautiful perennial featuring creamy white to soft pink flowers, with lavender-tinged petal edges and a striking coral to dark pink eye at the center. Blooming from early summer through early fall, the daisy-like flowers create a delicate and luminous effect, standing tall on slender stems above lush green foliage. The blooms attract pollinators and bring an elegant, airy charm to garden spaces.
Bred for its intricate color palette and long blooming season, 'Opal' is perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly areas. Its soft, blended hues offer a graceful contrast to more vibrant garden plants, enhancing the beauty of summer landscapes.
Works well in
Borders · Sun Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Waterwise Gardens · Containers
Companion plants
Bearded irises · Bee balm · Yarrow · Ornamental grasses · Garden phlox · Black-eyed Susans
Design tip
Fall bloom is its strength, and it earns a place near a path or seating area used late in the year. Give it open sun and room to fill out, and repeat it in threes or fives so the planting reads as one sweep instead of scattered dots.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
