Perennial
Threadleaf Coreopsis 'Moonbeam'
Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam'
A froth of pale-yellow stars on ferny foliage from June into fall. Soft, easy color.
- Pollinator
- Deer-resistant
Quick facts
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 3–9
- Water
- Low once established
- Sun
- Full sun
- Size
- 18–24 in. tall × 18–24 in. wide
- Bloom & interest
- Pale butter-yellow daisies over needle-fine foliage, early summer to fall
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Native range
- The species is native to the eastern US; 'Moonbeam' is a garden selection
Why we recommend it
The 1992 Perennial Plant of the Year: months of soft yellow bloom, fine texture that flatters bolder plants, and good drought tolerance once established.
Best regions: Front RangeGreat BasinTexasHigh Desert
How to grow it
Watering to establish
Water weekly the first summer; afterward every 2–3 weeks in hot weather.
Pruning
Shear off the top third after the first flush to tidy and trigger rebloom; cut back in late fall or early spring.
Soil
Average, well-drained soil. Spreads slowly by rhizomes; divide every few years if the center thins.
Pairs well with
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Where to buy
Shop Threadleaf Coreopsis 'Moonbeam' from trusted growers. For the best selection of xeric plants, try a mail-order specialist or ask a local independent nursery.
- High Country Gardens (opens in a new tab)Xeric specialist
- Nature Hills Nursery (opens in a new tab)Wide selection
- American Meadows (opens in a new tab)Perennials & seeds
- Etsy (opens in a new tab)Small growers
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