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0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.45m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam'
Other names
Tickseed 'Moonbeam'
Genus
Coreopsis Coreopsis
Variety or Cultivar
'Moonbeam' _ 'Moonbeam' is an herbaceous perennial with a mound of dark-green, divided foliage. From mid-summer to early autumn, it is covered with large, cheery, pale-yellow, daisy-like flowers which are loved by bees.
Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' is: Deciduous
Habit
Compact
Flower
Pale-yellow in Summer; Pale-yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' (Tickseed 'Moonbeam') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wildlife, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging
Cultivation
Prefers fertile, well-drained soil in full or part sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam'
Other names
Tickseed 'Moonbeam'
Genus
Coreopsis Coreopsis
Variety or Cultivar
'Moonbeam' _ 'Moonbeam' is an herbaceous perennial with a mound of dark-green, divided foliage. From mid-summer to early autumn, it is covered with large, cheery, pale-yellow, daisy-like flowers which are loved by bees.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Compact
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Colour
Flower
Pale-yellow in Summer; Pale-yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' (Tickseed 'Moonbeam') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wildlife, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging
Cultivation
Prefers fertile, well-drained soil in full or part sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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| Soil drainage: | Well-drained, Moist but well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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Coreopsis 'Moonbeam' short lived?
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