Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam'
Moonbeam Threadleaf Tickseed
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Height
- 1 to 3 feet
- Width
- 1 to 3 feet
- Flower color
- Pale yellow
- Foliage color
- Fine, needle-like, dark green leaves
- Bloom time
- Early summer through late summer
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Average; prefers well-drained soil
- Maintenance
- Low; deadheading not necessary due to sterile flowers
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 4 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts butterflies; deer-resistant
About this plant
Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' is a perennial that blooms from late spring to early fall, offering a steady display of soft, pale yellow flowers with delicate, thin petals. The blooms are held above the fern-like, thread-like foliage, creating a light and airy effect in the garden. The plant's abundance of flowers continues throughout the growing season, attracting butterflies and other pollinators.
With its fine-textured, feathery green leaves, 'Moonbeam' forms a neat, rounded mound that provides a gentle contrast to the bright flowers. This low-maintenance plant thrives in a variety of garden settings, including borders, beds, and containers, and adds a soft touch of color that complements many other plants in the landscape.
Works well in
Borders · Sun Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Garden phlox · Black-eyed Susans · Daylilies · Lavender · Russian sage · Sedums
Design tip
The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. 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.
