Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam'

Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Provides nectar and pollen throughout summer

Generally not favored by deer or rabbits

Spring: fresh green foliage emerges

Summer: peak bloom begins, lasting into late summer

Fall: flowering continues until frost, then foliage declines

Winter: dormant; plant cut back to ground level

– Mass plantings, cottage gardens, naturalistic meadows, perennial borders, edging, pollinator gardens, cut flowers, and drought-tolerant landscapes

Fine, threadlike, needle-like foliage that gives a soft, airy texture

Medium green color provides a delicate backdrop for flowers

Deciduous, foliage dies back in winter

Soft, pale yellow flowers, daisy-like with narrow petals and yellow centers

Each bloom about 1–1.5 inches wide

Flowers are produced in profusion from early summer through fall

• Plant in well-drained, moderately fertile soil; tolerates sandy or rocky soils
  
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  Choose a sunny, open location for best bloom production
  
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  Space plants 18–24 inches apart to allow room for spreading growth
  
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  Plant at crown level and water thoroughly after planting
  
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  Best planted in spring or early fall to establish strong roots
  

Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering throughout summer

Shear the entire plant by one-third after the first flush of flowers to encourage reblooming

Cut back to ground level in late fall or early spring as new shoots emerge

Average water needs; water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots

Once established, drought tolerant but flowers best with occasional deep watering in dry spells

Avoid soggy soil, which can lead to crown/root rot

Full sun is best for abundant blooms (6+ hours daily)

Can tolerate very light partial shade, but flowering is reduced

Flowers may be cut for fresh bouquets; harvest when blooms are just opening

Vase life is moderate, around 5–7 days

Can also be dried for everlasting arrangements

Light feeder; too much fertilizer promotes weak, floppy growth

Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring as growth resumes

Compost or organic mulch annually provides sufficient nutrients

Flowers are insect-pollinated, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators

Produces fertile seeds, though many cultivars are propagated by division or cuttings to maintain traits

Pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses (Miscanthus, Panicum, Sporobolus)

Excellent with other sun-loving perennials such as Echinacea, Rudbeckia, Salvia, and Nepeta

Contrasts well with blue-flowering plants like Perovskia, Veronica, and Agastache

Works well in cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, and meadow plantings