Threadleaf Coreopsis

The lacy and finely-textured native Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata) is a perennial powerhouse known for its airy texture, golden yellow daisy-like blooms, and nonstop summer performance. Often called Whorled Tickseed or Thread-leaf Tickseed, this fine-foliaged beauty brightens borders, butterfly gardens, and rock gardens with masses of cheerful flowers from early to late summer.

This native perennial features slender, thread-like leaves that give the plant a light, feathery presence even when not in bloom. Its upright, clumping form stays tidy, typically reaching 1 to 3 feet tall and wide depending on the cultivar. The wiry stems hold abundant flower heads above the foliage, creating a floating effect that's simply enchanting.

In fall, the leaves may turn bronze-green or red, adding seasonal interest. Seed heads persist after blooming, feeding songbirds and adding winter texture.

It belongs to the Aster family and is native to the southeastern U.S. Threadleaf Coreopsis is a tough-as-nails prairie and meadow plant long cherished for its hardiness and cheerful blooms.

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Key Features

• Bright golden yellow or pale lemon daisy flowers
• Fine-textured thread-like foliage with aromatic leaves
• Blooms summer to fall, often reblooming if deadheaded
• Drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and deer-resistant
• Native perennial, hardy in USDA Zones 3-9
• Loved by butterflies and pollinators

Landscaping Uses

Threadleaf Coreopsis grows 1-3 feet tall and wide with a bushy, upright clump form. It's a sunny border must-have that plays beautifully with ornamental grasses and other perennials. The roots are fibrous and well-suited for erosion control. It's a fragrant, low-maintenance plant that pairs perfectly with grasses and other perennials in dry, sunny spots. Butterflies adore it, and you'll love how it blooms its heart out with minimal fuss.

• Sunny perennial beds and borders
• Rock gardens and xeriscapes
• Pollinator, beneficial pollinators, and butterfly gardens
• Prairie and wildflower plantings
• Edging along paths or driveways
• Cottage Garden edging and sunny colors
• Cut flowers and dried arrangements

Care & Maintenance

Adaptable to poor, sandy, or rocky soils, and perfect for drought-prone landscapes, Threadleaf Coreopsis is a long-blooming herbaceous perennial that thrives in poor soil and tough conditions. It's drought-tolerant, sun-loving, and incredibly easy to grow! It thrives in USDA growing zones 3 through 9 and handles everything from Southern humidity to Northern winters.

• Planting Time: Spring or fall
• Sun Requirements: Full sun (at least 6 hours) for best blooms
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or rocky soils; handles poor, compact, or clay soil once established
• Moisture Needs: Low once established; water regularly during dry spells, and use the Finger Test to check soil moisture
• Arborist Mulch: Add a 3-4 inch layer of arborist mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
• Fertilization Needs: Minimal; compost in spring or light balanced fertilizer if desired
• Pruning Info: Deadhead regularly to encourage reblooming; shear back midsummer if needed to tidy
• Renewal Pruning: Cut back to a few inches above ground in late fall or early spring
• Division Info: Divide every 3-4 years in spring or fall to rejuvenate and multiply
• Special Perks/Growing Tips:
• Deer resistant, attracts butterflies
• Heat-tolerant, cold-hardy
• Pollution-tolerant, thrives in poor soil, and clay-tolerant
• Great roots for erosion control

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