Product Description
Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' (30)ct Flat
UPTICK™ Seriess
Common Name: Threadleaf Coreopsis
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 easy to grow, making it a good choice for beginners. One plant will provide you with long-lasting cut flower bouquets all summer long. Coreopsis is native to North America. Therefore, it is easy to grow, thriving in any well-drained soil and full sun. Once established, it is rather drought tolerant.
Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year 1992
Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit 2001
Height: 18.0 Inches
Spread: 18-24 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Yellow Shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Average Water Needs
Poor to Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Early Summer - Late Summer
Attracts Butterflies
Bee Friendly
Deer Resistant
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Container, Cut Flower, Easy To Grow, Mass Planting, Native to North America
Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' is a charming and reliable perennial that is loved for its delicate appearance and long-lasting blooms. Here is what you should know about it:
Appearance:
- Soft Yellow Flowers: 'Moonbeam' produces an abundance of pale yellow, daisy-like flowers with darker yellow centers. The blooms are smaller than some other Coreopsis varieties, adding to its delicate look.
- Threadlike Foliage: It features finely divided, threadlike foliage that gives the plant a light and airy texture.
- Compact and Mounding: 'Moonbeam' has a compact, mounding growth habit, making it a great choice for smaller gardens or containers.
Growing Conditions:
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily).
- Soil: Thrives in well-drained soil. It is tolerant of poor soil conditions, including sandy or rocky soils.
- Hardiness Zones: Suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3-9.
Care:
- Low Maintenance: 'Moonbeam' is a low-maintenance plant.
- Drought Tolerant: Once established, it can tolerate drought conditions.
- Deadheading: Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms and prevent self-seeding.
- Shearing: You can shear the plants back in mid-summer to promote a fall rebloom and maintain a tidy appearance.
Uses:
- Borders: Makes a great addition to the front of borders.
- Containers: Works well in pots and containers.
- Cottage Gardens: Fits perfectly in cottage-style gardens.
- Pollinator Gardens: The flowers attract butterflies and bees.
Additional Information:
- Deer Resistant: Deer tend to avoid Coreopsis.
- Attracts Butterflies: The pale yellow flowers are attractive to butterflies.
- Long Bloom Time: 'Moonbeam' is known for its long bloom time, typically from late spring through summer.
- Award Winner: It is a popular and highly regarded cultivar, even receiving the Perennial Plant of the Year award in 1992.
If you are looking for a low-maintenance perennial with a soft and delicate appearance, Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' is an excellent choice. Its pale yellow flowers and threadlike foliage will add a touch of charm to your garden.
Thirty (30) plants per flat (or tray). Approximate Plug Measurements: 4.25 inches deep x 2 inches wide.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
