Coreopsis, Threadleaf Coreopsis, Tickseed 'Creme Brulee'

Coreopsisverticillata

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Coreopsis (kor-ee-OP-sis)
Species
verticillata (ver-ti-si-LAH-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Castro Valley, California

Washington, District of Columbia

Cordele, Georgia

Evansville, Indiana

Hebron, Kentucky

Louisville, Kentucky

Scott, Louisiana

Albany, New York

Himrod, New York

Sherrill, New York

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Florence, South Carolina

Clarksville, Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee

Nashville, Tennessee

Abilene, Texas

Coppell, Texas

Palestine, Texas

Rowlett, Texas

Broadway, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
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negative
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Hopkins, MN (Zone 4a) | May 2010 | negative

I love coreopsis, and this one in particular is very pretty. It was very full, not floppy at all, and flowered all summer. I've had tro...Read More

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Coppell, TX (Zone 8a) | June 2008 | positive

I love this plant in full sun. Has a tidy mounding habit, doesn't flop over, and has lovely airy foliage. Have not noticed any pests or...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Med. 20" - Plant 30" apart. zone 4-9.

S
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | June 2005 | neutral

Foliage is a lovely shade of yellow - not as bright as some of the other cultivars. It is somewhat resistant to powdery mildew. Fast gr...Read More

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