Coreopsis verticillata - P9

Description
The Thread-leaf coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata) is a bushy, runner-forming perennial that produces yellow, radial flowers from June to September. Its fingered leaves are dark green. In a sunny location with well-drained, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Thread-leaf coreopsis is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * very beautiful in containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Thread-leaf coreopsis are dark green, fingered.

Frost hardiness
The Thread-leaf coreopsis has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, runner-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Thread-leaf coreopsis sets beautiful accents together with: Small-flowered mountain mint, switchgrass.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Coreopsis verticillata forms radial, yellow flowers from June.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, rock garden, cottage garden, bee pasture