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Key characteristics

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

Perennials

Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam'

Moonbeam Threadleaf Tickseed

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.

Light

Full sun

Water

Average; prefers well-drained soil

Bloom time

Early summer through late summer

Find this plant

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.

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