Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonray' PP21931 |
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Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
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| | Common Name: Coreopsis-Threadleaf |
A sport of the ever-popular 'Moonbeam', 'Moonray' PP21931 produces masses of light creamy yellow blossoms atop airy clumps of fine, needle-like foliage. The plants bloom all summer long for three continuous months and are vigorous growers just like 'Moonbeam'.
This plant adds a beautiful finely textured element to the garden and combines well with other pastel colored perennials such as Campanula c. 'Pearl Light Blue'.
Coreopsis is one of the easiest perennials to maintain and is a good choice for beginners. It compliments nearly every other plant in the garden. The verticillata species is particularly long-lived, has a longer flowering time, and demonstrates better drought tolerance than others in the genus.
Breeder: Walters Gardens, Inc.
Introducer: Walters Gardens, Inc.
Parentage: 'Moonbeam' sport
Origin: Native Cultivar
Characteristics:
Height:
18-24 Inches
Spread:
18-24 Inches
Flower Color:
Yellow Shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sun or Shade?:
Full sun (> 6 hrs. direct sun)
Wet or dry?:
Low water needs
Average water needs
Want to see wings?:
Attracts butterflies
Need critter resistant plants?:
Deer resistant
How fast should it grow?:
Medium
When should it bloom?:
Early summer
Midsummer
Late summer
How's your soil?:
Poor Soil
Average Soil
Fertile Soil
Sweet or Sour Soil?:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
What's your garden style?:
Container/Patio
Eclectic
Coreopsis is native to North America. Therefore, it is easy to grow, thriving in any well-drained soil and full sun. Once established, it is rather drought tolerant.