Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb'
Zagreb Threadleaf Tickseed
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Height
- 12 to 18 inches
- Width
- 18 to 24 inches
- Flower color
- Bright golden-yellow
- Foliage color
- Fine, needle-like, green leaves
- Bloom time
- Early summer through late summer
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Low: drought tolerant once established
- Maintenance
- Low; deadheading can promote continuous blooming
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 3 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts butterflies; deer-resistant
About this plant
Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb' is a compact perennial that produces a profusion of bright yellow, daisy-like flowers from late spring to early fall. The blooms are held above finely dissected, needle-like green foliage, giving the plant a light, airy appearance. The vibrant flowers attract a variety of pollinators, including butterflies and bees, and continue to bloom throughout the growing season.
The plant's delicate foliage forms a bushy, mounding habit that adds texture and interest to garden beds and borders. 'Zagreb' thrives in full sun and offers an excellent way to bring cheerful color and a soft, natural look to the garden, requiring minimal maintenance and offering reliable seasonal color.
Works well in
Borders · Sun Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Waterwise Gardens · Containers
Companion plants
Peonies · Coneflowers · Salvias · Shasta daisies · Asters · Catmint
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.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen in the Oregon trial garden at Monrovia.
