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Coreopsis verticillata 'Golden Showers'

Threadleaf Coreopsis, Tickseed, Threadleaf Tickseed

Their vibrant, eye-catching, daisy-like, yellow blooms make long-lasting cut flowers. Easy to grow, these long-blooming North American natives are good for beginning gardeners. Single- and double-flowering varieties available. Use these drought-tolerant plants in sunny, wild gardens, flower borders and containers. Attract songbirds. The common name comes from the shape of the seed which is flattened like a tick. Buy in containers. Plant or divide these summer bloomers in fall or spring. Self-sows.
Coreopsis verticillata, Threadleaf Coreopsis, Tickseed, Threadleaf Tickseed
Shorter than the species, its flowers are larger and warmer yellow.

Attributes - Coreopsis verticillata 'Golden Showers'

Plant Type: Perennial

Bloom Season: Early Summer through Late Summer

Flower Color: Yellow

Foliage: Evergreen

Height: 1 ft. to 2 ft.

Width: 3 ft.

Sunlight: Full Sun

Climate: Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Notes: Thrives in Dry Climates. Container Plants, Cut Flowers, Drought Tolerant, Long Blooming, Showy Flowers.

Related Plants

Coreopsis auriculata 'Nana', Coreopsis grandiflora 'Early Sunrise', Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunray', Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam', Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb'
 
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