Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb'
Best low-maintenance perennial for busy gardeners seeking vibrant summer color.
This is the ultimate low-effort workhorse for a sunny border, delivering a relentless explosion of golden color all summer long. While you will need to keep up with occasional shearing to maintain its tidy, compact shape, the trade-off is a drought-tolerant perennial that practically takes care of itself.
$17.00
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant color from summer through autumn
- Busy homeowners needing resilient, low-maintenance landscape plants
- Minimalists wanting neat, self-supporting plants without staking
Who should skip it
- Owners of gardens with heavy, moisture-retaining clay soil
- Gardeners wanting to avoid invasive spread or unwanted seedlings
- Low-effort gardeners who prefer plants requiring zero grooming
Performance breakdown
Drought Tolerance
Highly resilient once established, requiring minimal supplemental watering during dry spells.
Bloom Duration
Provides consistent golden color throughout the entire summer season.
Maintenance Effort
Requires only occasional shearing to maintain a tidy, productive habit.
Pest Resistance
Naturally deters deer, keeping your garden borders safe from browsing.
Growth Habit
Compact, clumping structure fits perfectly into tight border spaces.
Hardiness Range
Versatile perennial thriving across a wide variety of climate zones.
Key Specs
Mature Size
18 inches height by 18 inches spread
Lifespan
Perennial
Sun Exposure
Full sun
USDA Hardiness Zones
3 to 9
Soil Type Requirement
Loamy, well-drained
Planting Spacing
Recommended 12 inches
Water Needs
Medium
Warranty
1 year money-back guarantee
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