What is a moonbeam Coreopsis?
- Coreopsis Moonbeam is vigorous hybrid Tickseed descended from native Thread Leaf Coreopsis. At just 12 to 18 inches with lovely lemon-yellow blooms, this is one of the most popular Coreopsis varieties.
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What is Coreopsis verticillata?
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Although species' plants freely self-seed, 'Moonbeam' is a sterile cultivar. Plants can spread somewhat aggressively in the garden by rhizomes. Noteworthy Characteristics Coreopsis verticillata, commonly called threadleaf coreopsis or whorled coreopsis, is a rhizomatous perennial which typically grows in dense, bushy clumps to 1-3' tall.
Coreopsis do their very best in full sun and are easy to grow native plants. These herbaceous perennials thrive in USDA growing zones 3 through 9. Thriving in poor, sandy and rocky soils, Tickseed also does well in fertile soil. Any well-drained soil with moderate moisture content is preferred, but these are very drought tolerant once established.
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- Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam'
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An excellent performer, award-winner Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' (Threadleaf Coreopsis) is a compact perennial forming a gorgeous mound of finely divided leaves. Blooming continuously from early to late summer, it gets covered with a profusion of 1 in. wide (2.5cm), buttery yellow blossoms.
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It can be propagated by spring division or basal cuttings. For best results, grow Coreopsis ‘Moonbeam’ in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil, though it will perform better in full sun. How to grow Coreopsis 'Moonbeam' Plant size 50cm height 50cm spread Aspect South facing, west facing Position in border Front, middle