Creme Brulee Coreopsis

Creme Brulee Coreopsis | Nature Hills

Sweet as dessert and just as irresistible, the Creme Brulee Coreopsis (Coreopsis 'Creme Brulee') brings a buttery burst of sunshine to your garden beds! This native perennial from the Tickseed family is beloved for its fine-textured thread-leaf foliage and soft, creamy-yellow blooms that dance on the breeze for months. Expect nonstop flower power from late spring through fall, with petals that flutter like little rays of joy, just like its namesake, Crème Brûlée.

A refined twist on native Tickseed and native Threadleaf Coreopsis, this hardy perennial boasts larger blooms and a lush, mounding habit that stays tidy and full. Each flower is a soft buttery yellow, accented by deeper tones at the center, adding depth and warmth to sunny borders. The airy, fernlike foliage sways gracefully and contrasts beautifully with sturdy perennials like Coneflowers or Daylilies. Plus, it's drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and highly adaptable to tough soils.

Native to the American plains and grasslands, Crème Brûlée Coreopsis has long been admired for its resilience and wildlife value. Its name comes from the Greek "koris," meaning bug, a nod to its seed shape that feeds songbirds through fall. A true favorite of Ma Nature and pollinators alike, this tough-as-nails perennial proves that beauty and endurance go hand in hand.

Key Features

• Native perennial & member of the Tickseed family
• Fine-textured, airy threadleaf foliage
• Soft creamy-yellow flowers for months
• Improved hybrid with larger, longer-lasting blooms
• Butterfly magnet & great cut flower
• Drought-tolerant & mildew-resistant
• Deer seldom bother it
• Thrives in full sun & poor soils
• Tough, low-maintenance, & long blooming

Landscaping Uses

Creme Brulee Coreopsis is the perfect sun-lover for borders, edges, or mass plantings that shimmer in the breeze. Maturing around 15-18 inches tall and spreading up to 24 inches wide, it's the ideal size for tucking between Roses or Ornamental Grasses to soften the scene and draw pollinators to your garden.

• Pollinator & butterfly gardens
• Mixed perennial borders
• Rock gardens & xeriscapes
• Cut flower arrangements
• Container gardens as a filler plant
• Mass plantings for meadow or prairie effects
• Edging for sunny walkways or mailbox plantings

Care & Maintenance

Hardy in USDA zones 4-9, Creme Brulee Coreopsis is an herbaceous perennial that thrives in heat and sun. This low-maintenance native tolerates drought, poor soils, and even sandy or rocky conditions once established. It's perfect for gardeners who love long-lasting color with minimal fuss!

• Planting Time: Spring or fall for best root establishment
• Sun Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
• Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained soil; tolerates sandy or poor soils; avoid soggy spots
• Moisture Needs: Moderate; use the Finger Test to monitor soil moisture; water regularly the first year to establish roots
• Mulch: Apply a 3–4 inch layer of bark mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds (learn why mulch matters)
• Fertilization: Light feeding with compost or balanced fertilizer in spring
• Pruning: Shear back by one-third in mid-summer for reblooming; deadhead regularly to extend bloom time
• Division: Divide every 3–4 years in spring or early fall to rejuvenate plants
• Special Perks: Deer- and rabbit-resistant, drought- and heat-tolerant, pollution- and urban-hardy, pollinator-friendly

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Sweet Reward For Seasons Of Sunshine

With its buttery blooms and enduring charm, the Creme Brulee Coreopsis is pure garden delight! This long-blooming native perennial will brighten borders, lure butterflies, and thrive where others fail. Order yours today and let Nature Hills deliver a sweet burst of sunshine straight to your garden!