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.