Moonbeam Coreopsis
Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam'
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Specifications
| Plant Characteristics | Attracts pollinators, Cold hardy, Drought resistant, Flowering, Fast-growing, Deer-resistant |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zone | 3a to 9b |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
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| Watering Needs | Low |
| Preferred Soil | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Plant Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Blooms In | Fall, Summer |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Pet Safety | Non-toxic to pets, Non-toxic to horses |
| Suitable Space | Indoors, Outdoors |
| Plant Name | Daisy |
| Botanical Name | |
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| Cultivar | |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Does Not Ship To | AK, HI, ID, MT, PR |
Description
Fast-Growing Prolific Bloomer Moonbeam Coreopsis!
- Pale Creamy-Yellow Blossoms
- Prolific Blooms & Long Bloom Time
- Mounded Clumping & Compact Growth
- Ultra Finely Textured Foliage
- Airy Clumps of Bright Green Leaves
- Great for Containers, Naturalizing & Sunny Gardens
- Hot Sunny Sites & En Masse
- Cold Hardy Tough Native Perennial
- Easy Care & Low Maintenance
- Drought Tolerant
- Xeriscaping & Firescaping
- Salt, Deer, Heat & Mildew Resistant
- Attracts Pollinators & Songbirds
Perfect for creating a natural, informal landscape with lots of butterflies, Moonbeam Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam') is an improvement on the native species of Threadleaf Coreopsis. Also known as Tickseed, these are fine-textured beauties for any sized landscape!
Moonbeam is just as fast-growing, hardy and easy care as the native wildflower, featuring glowing creamy pale-yellow blossoms. Each petal looks pleated with a small button center.
You'll love the fine-textured, green foliage because it provides the perfect backdrop for the multitude of creamy-yellow flowers that blanket this hardy perennial from late spring into fall!
Continuous blooms make for a reliably stunning display, so use this in broad sweeps for a low-maintenance landscape.
The 1992 Perennial Plant of the Year and its gorgeous yellow daisy-like flowers attracts butterflies and in the fall, the dried seed heads attract a great many songbirds looking for an autumn treat.
How to Use Moonbeam Coreopsis In The Landscape
Plant it in seasonal containers as a beautiful filler, these work to lighten and brighten planters, window boxes or patio plantings with their graceful presence!
Plant en masse and in large swaths in tricky planting sites, or that ‘hell strip’ along the road for 3 seasons of color. Great to intersperse throughout existing garden beds by grouping in multiples or in gentle zig-zags along the length of your garden beds. It will spread to cover the ground in a really delightful way as groundcover and filler.
You'll love watching the flower heads nodding in the breeze throughout your Rock and Cottage gardens, or mounding in the front of your Perennial and Pollinator beds and borders.
Line walkways and skirt sunny garden structures with these lacy perennials for a finished, informal look that stands up to the sun! Fantastic low mounding plants, these work as edging for your beds and garden plots.
Readily naturalizing and politely spreading, these natives happily ramble through meadows and prairie plantings sites. You’ll enjoy butterflies and pollinators galore as they seek out the rich nectar resources. Fall brings songbirds to the scene where they are grateful for the rich seeds before winter.
#ProPlantTips For Care
Coreopsis do their very best in full sun and are easy to grow native plants. These herbaceous perennials thrive in USDA growing zones 3 through 9.
Thriving in poor, sandy and rocky soils, Tickseed also does well in fertile soil. Any well-drained soil with moderate moisture content is preferred, but these are very drought tolerant once established.
While very drought-tolerant, you’ll get the best blooms and longevity by providing supplemental watering in times of need. A generous layer of mulch helps retain soil moisture as well as insulate the root system from heat and chill.
Provide ample water for your young plants while they become established, not allowing them to dry out between waterings. Then reduce your watering to moderate, yet consistent moisture during the heat of summer and when flowering.
Deadhead if you like, however, the fluffy mounds of Coreopsis tolerate a shearing to promote a rebloom. Leave some seedheads for your birds in fall, since many Goldfinch and other songbirds will drop by for a visit! Prune in early spring before you see new growth, for a fresh, clean appearance.
For fantastic pollinator drawing flowers and creamy mellow hues, the Moonbeam Coreopsis will delightfully fill your garden beds with beauty! Head over to NatureHills.com today to place an order before they’re gone!
Head over to our Garden Blog to read about how to Prepare a Feast for Your Pollinators!
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Coreopsis - one plant is doing fine the other is alive but laying on its side. Can’t get it to stand up.
The plants arrived in good shape and are very healthy. Will be ordering again from this store😊.
Doing very well
Moonbeam Coreopsis has a way of just settling in and taking off, so it's great to hear yours is doing well. It should reward you with a long season of those cheerful yellow blooms. Thanks for the update, Ruth!
They’re growing well.
Thanks so much.
Moonbeam Coreopsis is such a reliable bloomer once it gets going, so that's great to hear. It should reward you with a long season of yellow flowers well into fall. Thanks for letting us know, Patricia!
I had to buy this plant because of the nickname I acquired in the 60's. It turns out that it is a very nice plant and blooms a long time and is very easy to grow.
Hello Moonbeam,
Thank you so much for sharing your story and kind words about the Moonbeam Coreopsis! What a wonderful connection between your nickname and the plant—it makes your garden choice extra special. We’re delighted to hear how well it’s performing for you, blooming beautifully and so easy to grow.
To keep your Moonbeam Coreopsis thriving even more, a little tip is to deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering, especially through the season. Also, these sun-loving plants do best in well-drained soil, and occasional light watering during dry spells can keep them happy without risk of root rot.
If you ever need care tips or want recommendations for plants with similar vibes, feel free to reach out. Thanks again for your thoughtful review—it truly brightened our day!
Cultivating beauty together,
Nature Hills – Expert Plant Advice
I had to buy this plant because of the nickname I acquired in the 60's. It turns out that it is a very nice plant and blooms a long time and is very easy to grow.
Dear Moonbeam,
Thank you so much for sharing your charming connection to the Moonbeam Coreopsis—a nickname and a plant both so full of history and personality! We're thrilled to hear that this vibrant, easy-to-grow plant has become a favorite in your garden with its long-lasting blooms.
If you're looking to keep those blooms thriving, remember Coreopsis does best in full sun with well-draining soil and occasional watering during dry spells. Pinching spent flowers can encourage more blooms, too! Should you want to extend your bloom season or attract pollinators, consider companion planting with native wildflowers which complement Coreopsis beautifully.
It’s always special when plants and stories intertwine like yours. Thank you for letting us be part of your gardening journey!
Cultivating beauty together,
Nature Hills – Expert Plant Advice
one of the first transplants i received when i started my garden and its the one i always offer people when we want to trade flowers. my husband prefers flowers that bloom all summer and this one never disappoints!
Hi Crystal,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with the Moonbeam Coreopsis! It’s heartwarming to hear that this perennial has become a staple in your garden and even a favorite flower for trading with friends—what a lovely way to spread the joy of gardening. It’s great that the Moonbeam Coreopsis continues to bloom all summer long as your husband prefers, truly making it a dependable and beautiful addition.
If you’re ever curious about similar long-blooming perennials or want tips on keeping your other favorite plants thriving throughout the seasons, feel free to reach out. We also have some helpful guides on extending bloom times and managing garden exchanges, which we’d be happy to share!
Thanks again for trusting Moonbeam Coreopsis to brighten your garden—here’s to many more seasons of flourishing flowers and joyful trades!
Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team
one of the first transplants i received when i started my garden and its the one i always offer people when we want to trade flowers. my husband prefers flowers that bloom all summer and this one never disappoints!
Hi Crystal,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with the Moonbeam Coreopsis! It’s truly heartwarming to hear that it has such a special place in your garden and even in the plant trades with your friends and family. The fact that it blooms consistently all summer long makes it a reliable favorite, especially when your husband prefers those long-lasting blossoms. If you ever want tips on companion plants that complement Coreopsis or advice on maintaining their vibrant blooms through the seasons, we’d be happy to help!
Happy gardening and may your flower exchanges continue to bring joy and color to your home!
Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team
WHAT A GREAT PLANT MOONBEAM IS. PLANTED THIS IN RAISED GARDEN IN EARLY MAY. NOW AUGUST AND THEY ARE STILL BLOOMING STRONG. HAVENT HAD TO DEADHEAD THEM AT ALL AND THEY HAVENT STOP BLOOMING YET!
Hi Kathy,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with the Moonbeam Coreopsis! We’re thrilled to hear that your plant is thriving in your raised garden and continually blooming strong months after planting. It’s impressive that you haven’t even needed to deadhead yet—these hardy plants really know how to bring lasting color to a garden!
For long-lasting blooms, some customers find that light fertilizing in mid-summer and ensuring consistent watering can help keep the plant vigorous as the season progresses. If you ever decide to try deadheading, it might further encourage even more blooms, though it sounds like your Moonbeam is already happy and healthy.
Thanks again for your feedback—your success story makes our day!
Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team
WHAT A GREAT PLANT MOONBEAM IS. PLANTED THIS IN RAISED GARDEN IN EARLY MAY. NOW AUGUST AND THEY ARE STILL BLOOMING STRONG. HAVENT HAD TO DEADHEAD THEM AT ALL AND THEY HAVENT STOP BLOOMING YET!
Hi Kathy,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with the Moonbeam Coreopsis! We’re thrilled to hear that it’s blossomed so beautifully in your raised garden—and for such a long stretch without much fuss with deadheading. This resilient plant is truly a garden star that rewards your care with nonstop blooms.
If you’re interested in keeping your Coreopsis happy even longer, occasional watering during especially dry periods and light feeding with a balanced fertilizer can extend blooming and plant health even further. Also, while deadheading isn’t necessary, you might find that trimming spent flowers could encourage an extra flush of blooms as the growing season progresses.
We’re so glad this vibrant beauty lives up to the hype and brightens your outdoor space. Feel free to reach out anytime for tips or to share more garden stories — we love hearing how your plants thrive!
Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team
