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Moonbeam Coreopsis Plant

12.99
  • - Tickseed
  • - Height: 16-18 inches
  • - Hardiness Zone: 5-9
  • - Exposure: Full Sun
  • - Bloom Time: Spring-Fall
  • - Each Quart contains 1 Moonbeam Coreopsis Plant
Plant Features

Moonbeam Coreopsis Plants are colorful beauties that change their wardrobe from spring to fall. The yellow, deeply veined flowers have a vivid red center that bleeds outwards as the seasons progress, changing from being predominantly yellow at first bloom to being almost completely red as fall approaches.

Our Coreopsis Plants are grown with care, ensuring they are free from harmful pesticides and safe for your garden and the environment. Guaranteed to arrive alive and thriving!

Planting Instructions:

  • - Can be planted spring, summer, or fall

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.5
  • - Coreopsis thrives in poor to moderately fertile soils and does not require rich soil

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system
  • - Once established, Coreopsis is drought-tolerant and needs only occasional watering
  • - Avoid overwatering, as Coreopsis prefers dry to medium moisture levels

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Typically does not require fertilization; Coreopsis is a low-maintenance plant

Pruning and Training:

  • - Cut back plants by one-third in midsummer to promote a second bloom cycle
  • - Divide clumps every 2-3 years to maintain vigor and prevent overcrowding

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Generally pest-free

Blooming Indicators:

  • - Blooms from early summer to fall, providing a long season of color
  • - Flowers attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators

Light Requirements:

  • - Can tolerate light shade, particularly in hotter climates, but flowering may be reduced

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Tolerates heat and drought; performs best in well-drained soils

Companion Plants for Coreopsis:

  • - Salvia: Their spikes of blue or purple flowers complement Coreopsis' bright blooms
  • - Echinacea: Their sturdy, upright growth and colorful blooms make a striking combination with Coreopsis
  • - Gaillardia: Their warm, fiery tones enhance the yellow hues of Coreopsis
  • - Penstemon: Adds vertical interest with its spikes of tubular flowers
  • - Ornamental Grasses: Their fine texture adds movement and structure to a Coreopsis planting
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Needs
Sunlight 6+ hours
Soil Moisture Moist to Dry
Soil Properties Well-drained
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Height Category Medium
Mature Spread 16-18 inches
Habit Mounded
Flower Color Yellow
Foliage Color Green
Attracts Butterflies, Wild Birds
Features Cut Flower, Heat tolerant
Garden Styles Butterfly Garden, Container Garden, Cottage Garden, Prairie Garden, Rock Garden, Roof Garden
Plant Used for Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging, Filler, Water Conservation
Critter Resistance Deer
Pet Friendly No
Plant Type Hybrid
Tolerates Sandy soil

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Great plants

We have a spot in our yard where nothing will grow. For twenty years we’ve tried a variety of plants. This year we bought 8 Moonbeam coreopsis and planted them in what we call the dead zone. The coreopsis love it there. They are growing so quickly and blooming beautifully. Grow Joy has the most beautiful quality plants they certainly got a good start. Highly recommend!

From anonymous | July 20, 2023


Moonbeam Coreopsis (Tickseed)

I love this plant for the long bloom time and the fact that deer do not like to eat it! Growjoy plants always arrive packed great and safe, ready for a great life!

From Karen | October 09, 2022


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