This perennial has thin rhizomes that give rise to slender branched stems that form a matted clump. It has divided leaves with narrow mid-green leaflets and the daisy-like yellow flowers appear above the foliage throughout the summer.

Hardiness zones 6 to 10

Coreopsis verticillatais naturally found in south-eastern USA growing in well-drained light soils that are moderate fertility. It prefers a sunny to semi shaded open position and is drought and frost tolerant.

Thread-leaf is a perennial that is grown for its abundant flowers and is planted in small to large gardens as a specimen or along front borders. It is also grown in rockeries or containers and establishes in one season from division. It is suitable for cool mountain or coastal gardens and tolerates poorer soil conditions. ID 1576

Coreopsis(kor-ee-OP-sis) verticillata(ver-ti-si-LAH-tuh)

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)     
(Compositae)
Sunflower Family