Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam'
Moonbeam Threadleaf Coreopsis is a graceful, long-blooming perennial covered in a profusion of soft, creamy-yellow, daisy-like flowers. Cheerful blooms float above finely textured, thread-like green foliage, creating a light, airy look that adds movement and color to the summer garden.
Blooming throughout summer, Moonbeam thrives in sunny locations and handles heat and humidity with ease. Its low, mounding habit makes it ideal for perennial borders, mass plantings, rock gardens, containers, and even hanging baskets. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and easy to maintain, making it a dependable choice for sunny, low-maintenance landscapes.
Plant Details:
- Height: 12–18 in
- Width: Approximately 24 in
- Shape: Mounded, spreading
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Foliage: Green, fine-textured
- Hardiness Zones: 3–9
Why you’ll love it:
- Creamy-Yellow Flowers: Soft yellow, daisy-like blooms create a cheerful yet refined display.
- Long Bloom Season: Produces an abundance of flowers throughout summer and can rebloom into fall.
- Airy, Fine Foliage: Thread-like green leaves add beautiful texture even when the plant is not flowering.
- Heat & Drought Tolerant: Performs beautifully in hot, sunny gardens once established.
- Pollinator Friendly: Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.
- Versatile Garden Performer: Excellent for borders, mass plantings, rock gardens, containers, and hanging baskets.
Growing Tips
Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Moonbeam performs especially well in average to lean soils and becomes drought tolerant once established. Avoid consistently wet or overly rich soil, which can lead to weak, sprawling growth. After the first major flush of flowers fades, lightly shear the plant back to encourage fresh growth, maintain its compact shape, and promote another round of blooms.
With soft yellow flowers, delicate foliage, and easy care, Moonbeam Threadleaf Coreopsis brings months of effortless color and texture to sunny garden spaces.