Coreopsis

One of the longest bloomers in the garden, coreopsis produces (usually) sunny yellow daisy-like flowers that attract butterflies. Coreopsis, depending on the variety, also bears golden yellow, pale yellow, pink, or bicolor flowers. It will bloom from early to mid-summer or longer as long as it's deadheaded.

Light:: Sun
Zones:: 3-9
Plant Type:: Perennial
Plant Width:: 1-3 feet wide
Landscape Uses:: Containers, Beds & Borders, Groundcover
Special Features:: Flowers, Cut Flowers, Dried Flowers, Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Easy to Grow

Top Varieties

Coreopsis grandiflora

(Coreopsis grandiflora) grows to 2-1/2 feet tall, with 2-inch-wide golden yellow daisies. Zones 3-8
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Creme Brule coreopsis

(Coreopsis 'Creme Brule') is a more vigorous version of Moonbeam coreopsis. It is hardy in Zones 5-9, and produces larger flowers all along its stem, giving the plant a fuller appearance.
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Domino coreopsis

(Coreopsis grandiflora 'Domino') forms a lovely 15- to 18-inch-tall mound with spectacular gold daisies with a maroon center. Zones 4-9.
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Early Sunrise coreopsis

(Coreopsis grandiflora 'Early Sunrise') is a dwarf form that grows only 15 inches tall and blooms the first year from seed. It tends to be short-lived. Zones 4-9.
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Lanceleaf coreopsis

(Coreopsis lanceolata) is hardy in Zones 3-8, and bears bright yellow daisies in May and June on plants to 2 feet tall.
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Limerock Dream coreopsis

(Coreopsis 'Limerock Dream') is usually grown as an annual, even though it is hardy in Zones 6-9. It produces two-toned pink daisies on feathery plants. It requires good soil drainage over winter.
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Limerock Ruby coreopsis

(Coreopsis 'Limerock Ruby') produces deep pink daisies on feathery foliage that resembles that of threadleaf coreopsis. It's usually grown as an annual, but it is hardy in Zones 7-9.
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Moonbeam threadleaf coreopsis

(Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam') is a stalwart in the sunny perennial border. It is self-cleaning and has a long season of pale yellow daisies. Zones 4-9
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Pink coreopsis

(Coreopsis rosea) is the oddball of the family. It has pink flowers instead of yellow, and prefers more moisture. Divide the spreading clumps yearly to keep it growing vigorously. Zones 3-8
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Zagreb threadleaf coreopsis

(Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb') grows to 18 inches tall and bears brilliant gold daisies on ferny medium green foliage. Zones 4-9
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Garden Plans

Hot-Color, Hot-Weather Garden Plan
Summer-Blooming Front Yard Cottage Garden Plan
No-Fuss Sun-Loving Garden Plan
Corner of Perennials
Mailbox Garden
Patio Garden
Bird and Butterfly Garden Plan
Beautiful Butterflies Garden Plan
Easy Slope Garden Plan
Garden Plan for Attracting Birds and Butterflies
Bird-Friendly Garden
Beginner Garden for Full Sun
Extra-Easy Sun-Loving Garden Plan
Burst of Summer Color Garden Plan
Sunny Yellow Garden Plan
Heirloom Garden Plan
Property Line Garden
Long-Blooming Rock Garden Plan
Summer Rock Garden
Fall Favorites Garden Plan

Plant It With

Salvia

The purplish blue blooms of perennial salvia create a wonderful companion to golden coreopsis.

Veronica

The upright spires of spike speedwell stand in stark contrast to the lax and billowy form of coreopsis. Blue-flowered varieties look especially good with coreopsis.

Yarrow

To make the sunny perennial border sing with color, pair the golden hues of Coronation Gold yarrow with bright yellow or gold and red bicolor coreopsis.

Propagation

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