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Thread Leaf Coreopsis is a native perennial in the daisy family that grows in dense bushy clumps. It may grow 2-3 feet tall with a similar spread. Plants thrive in infertile sandy and rocky soils and tolerate drought, low levels of salt, infertile soil, heat, and humidity. If the soil is too rich or moist, stems become weak and plants tend to flop.
A classic perennial, 'Moonbeam' is an excellent performer with bright lemon-yellow flowers produced in profusion from early through late summer. The airy clumps of fine, needle-like foliage on upright stems add a nice fine texture element to the landscape. Coreopsis is one of the easiest perennials to maintain and is a good choice for beginners.
Threadleaf coreopsis or tickseed (Coreopsis verticillata) is a fine-leaved flowering perennial that has tons of great varieties to choose from. It is a terrific plant for perennial gardens and massing. Most varieties grow 1-2 feet high and spread 1-2 feet or more. Coreopsis has a long bloom period when deadheaded and, in some ways, blooms more ...
As is typical of plants that love the sun and can tolerate dryness, coreopsis prefers warmer temperatures: a minimum of 70 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and 50 degrees at night. Humidity typically isn’t an issue for these plants, as they thrive in dry weather. Coreopsis can be frost-resistant as a perennial in different zones depending on ...
Noteworthy Characteristics. Coreopsis palmata, commonly called prairie coreopsis, stiff coreopsis and prairie tickseed, is a rhizomatous Missouri native wildflower which typically grows to 2.5' tall and is commonly found in prairies, glades and dry open woods throughout the State. Features pale yellow, daisy-like flowers (1-2" diameter) with ...
Plant Description: Has graceful, airy, fern-like foliage with tiny light to lemon yellow daisy-like flowers and darker yellow centers. The blossoms begin in early summer and can last well into the fall. One of the most drought tolerant of its varieties. Great for perennial yards or for containers. Requires full sun and dry to medium-moist soils.
Coreopsis can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a prepared bed in the spring. To propagate by division, dig up the clumps in the fall and divide them into smaller sections. To propagate by cuttings, take 4-6 inch stem cuttings in the summer and root them in a pot of vermiculite or perlite.
