#1 Coreopsis Vert Zagreb/ Yellow Whorled Tickseed Native (TN)

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb'

COMMON NAME: Zagreb Threadleaf Coreopsis

GARDEN SIZE: 12-18 inches tall x 18 inches feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 3-9

EXPOSURE: Full Sun

WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained soil with average water requirements.

HABIT (FORM): Compact, mounded

FOLIAGE: Green

FLOWERS: Yellow with darker centers; 1-2"; blooms May to June.

PLANT ORIGIN: Native to Tennessee

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Supports native bees, lepidoptera (moths and butterflies), and birds (especially finches). Deer and rabbit resistant.

FERTILIZING: Use a root stimulant or 4-3-3 fertilizer during initial planting. Feed lightly in late winter or early spring with compost or organic fertilizer.

PRUNING: Cut back to just above soil level in early spring. Leave seedheads in place over fall and winter to support wildlife.

TOXICITY FLAGS: Not generally considered toxic to dogs, cats, or horses. Always research further if you have concerns.

USES: Ideal for borders, containers, meadows, prairies, and pollinator gardens. Also great for cut flowers.