Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb'
(Threadleaf Coreopsis, Tickseed)
Family: Asteraceae
Light: Full sun/sun-part shade
Height: 1.5-2'
Spacing: 18"
Blooms: Gold, bright yellow, mid-Summer
Foliage: Herbaceous, green, feathery
Soil: Well-drained, highly acidic, neutral, highly alkaline
Water: Regular
Uses: Butterfly garden, bird garden, perennial bed, container, mass, cut flowers
Propagation: Rootball divisions
Comments: Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb' or Threadleaf Coreopsis or Tickseed is an attractive perennial with a fast spreading growth habit. It has fine ferny green foliage. In mid-Summer, Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb' produces prolific, bright yellow blossoms, attracting many butterflies and bees. Birds enjoy feasting on the seeds. Florists are delighted with the freshly cut flowers. Zagreb Threadleaf Coreopsis is easily propagated from rootball divisions. It performs best in well-drained, highly acidic or highly alkaline soil in a sunny to part shade environment. Mass plant Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb' in the perennial bed for a pleasing view. It can also be can also be container cultivated. Zagreb Tickseed is a good performer and receives a lot of complements.
USDA Zones: 4-9
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