Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam'
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking reliable, deer-resistant summer color.
This perennial is the ultimate low-effort workhorse for a garden that needs consistent, pale yellow color from summer through fall. You’ll have to keep up with occasional pruning to trigger repeat blooms, but the trade-off is a deer-resistant, drought-tolerant filler that looks effortlessly elegant in any border.
$16.00
at
White Flower Farm
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Who it's for
- Landscapers designing tidy, compact borders or mass plantings
- Gardeners seeking long-lasting color throughout the entire season
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, resilient landscape plants
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in humid climates with poor airflow
- Gardeners with limited space or delicate neighboring plants
- Low-effort gardeners who prefer plants that require no grooming
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Consistent color production from early summer through the first autumn frost.
Environmental Resilience
Established plants handle dry spells and deer pressure with impressive ease.
Maintenance Effort
Simple pruning cycles keep the plant tidy and encourage repeat flowering.
Hardiness Range
Exceptional adaptability across a vast spectrum of USDA climate zones.
Landscape Versatility
Fine-textured foliage integrates seamlessly into borders, rockeries, and foundation beds.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliably draws butterflies to the garden throughout the peak growing season.
Key Specs
Lifespan
Perennial
Mature Height
24 inches
Mature Spread
18 inches
USDA Hardiness Zones
3 to 10
Sun Exposure Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Depth
1 inch of soil covering
Recommended Spacing
12 inches
Watering Needs
Moderate
Flower Species
Daisy
Bloom Season
Summer, Fall
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