The perennial that gardeners cannot wait to see again this summer.
Threadleaf Coreopsis, or coreopsis verticillata ‘Moonbeam‘, is the airy, sunny summer perennial that starts to slowly emerge from its winter dormancy in the spring. By the time early summer arrives, its small (yet profuse) yellow blooms start to show off, attracting butterflies and gardeners alike. It’s no wonder ‘Moonbeam’ is one of the most coveted perennials and favorite of the daisy family. We planted two of these plants along our rose garden path, with enough room to spread, so that by the time our lilac blooms fade in June after the spring, the yellow shades of ‘Moonbeam’ can take over.
Below are some of our favorite aspects of ‘Moonbeam’ and why it made the cut in Scarlett’s Garden:
Hardy Plant: These flowers can tolerate strong summer heat, humidity and drought conditions. The hardiness zones range from USDA Zone 3 all the way through USDA Zone 9.
Versatility: These flowers thrive in full sun, but also partial shade. We planted ours in a spot that gets sunny and shady throughout the day, and they are gorgeous. They are known to be adaptable, making them a dependable flowering plant to line almost any garden path.
Compact: Although ‘Moonbeam’ will spread in a beautiful clump formation, they only need 2 to 3 feet of space to plant as the blooms are compact and dense. They typically grow 18-24″ tall (sometimes 3 feet tall). This makes ‘Moonbeam’ a wonderful option for adding depth and height differences in your garden, without overcrowding already established plants.
Easy Breezy: ‘Moonbeam’ adapts well to dry or moist soil conditions. These plants are easy to grow in a variety of compositions, including rock gardens. Notably, being forgiving to less than ideal growing conditions and watering makes ‘Moonbeam’ a great choice for beginner gardeners that want to plant a striking perennial with a classic appeal.
We cannot wait to see the growth & spread of our ‘Moonbeam’ again soon in Scarlett’s Garden. Will post photos this summer!