'Moonbeam' Tickseed (Coreopsis)
Perennial
- Beaming with hundreds of soft yellow blooms!
- Blooms are long-lasting.
- Fern-like foliage remains emerald green.
- Widely adaptable and easy to grow.
- Zones 3-9, sun, 36" tall x 24" wide at maturity.
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Description
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Common name: Threadleaf coreopsis, moonbeam coreopsis
Zone: 3 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 30 - 36" x 20-24"
Flower color: Soft yellow
Foliage color: Emerald green
Season of interest: Summer-fall
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Suitable for slopes, drought tolerant, dry soils, deer resistant, container plants, cold tolerant, best sellers, best for beginners
Uses: Accent, border, container gardening, cottage gardening, foundation planting, ground cover, hanging baskets, massing
How to Grow
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Water: Average to moist. Water weekly, or more often in extreme heat, until established. After establishment, watering can be reduced.
Spacing: 16-24 inches
Fertilizing: Fertilizing is generally unnecessary. If soils are nutrient deficient, a slow-release fertilizer can be applied in early spring.
Winterizing: No special care is needed. Remove spent foliage in spring before new growth appears.
Maintenance & pruning: For repeated bloom, shear old flowers.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
