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Common names. Coreopsis 'Moonbeam' is a selected form of the southeastern native, C. verticillata, which grows in dry, open woods. Two foot clumps are made of very finely dissected foliage giving the plant a delicate texture. Soft yellow daisy-like flowers appear from May to July and can be prolonged by occasionally shearing the spent flowers ...
Apr 19, 2011 · Dig a hole in the prepared area. Make the hole as wide as the clump of soil. Tamp soil gently around the roots. Water the plant deeply, using a garden hose or a watering can. Apply enough water to saturate the roots. Water the plant deeply, saturating the root system, only when the top 2 to 3 inches of soil feels dry.
Moonbeam Coreopsis. These small soft yellow flowers are only 1 inch wide, but cover the entire plant. Blooming all summer long will add beauty to the landscape. Fertilize perennials once a month during the growing season with Miracle-Gro or Milorganite. Cut back perennials to the ground in late fall or early spring.
Moonbeam Coreopsis will grow to be about 18 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 8 years.
Coreopsis is a genus of between 75-80 species from North America, Mexico, Central and South America. The genus name comes from the Greek words koris meaning "bug" and opsis meaning "like" in reference to the shape of the seed which resembles a bug or tick. ‘Crème Brulee’ is a yellow-flowered coreopsis (tickseed) that is being promoted as ...
Threadleaf Coreopsis, with its showy flower clusters and airy foliage, is as popular in the garden today as it was in the 19th century. Its natural habitat,* though, is mostly in Virginia and central North Carolina. If you are fond of its appearance but wary of self seeding plants, then try the sterile, compact cultivar ‘Moonbeam’ that ...
Other coreopsis species you may consider having include Coreopsis lanceolata (Lanceleaf coreopsis or lanceleaf tickseed), Coreopsis grandiflora (Large-leaf tickseed), and Coreopsis tinctoria (Golden tickseed plant). Growing Coreopsis: A Rewarding Addition To Your Yard Or Garden. All-in-all, “tickseed” is a reliable and useful plant in any ...
