Coreopsis grandiflora 'Moonswirl'
Moonswirl Tickseed, Double Yellow Tickseed, Large-flowered Tickseed
- Main interest:
- showy double golden flowers, drought tolerant, low maintenance
- Exposure:
- full sun
- Soil humidity:
- dry to moist soil; well drained
- Growth type:
- clumping
- Flower colour:
- golden yellow
- Fragrance:
- Non-fragrant
- Flowering period:
- June to August
- Foliage:
- dark green
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 4a: -34.5 °C (-30 °F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width (max.):
- height: 1.5 ft (0.45 m) width: 2.5 ft (0.75 m)
- Use:
- border, mass planting, rock garden, xeriscaping, naturalization, cut flower, container
Moonswirl Large-flowered Tickseed is a lovely clump-forming perennial. This plant displays masses of showy blooms that are large, fluffy, a golden-yellow colour, and resemble Marigolds. The flowers appear on long, slender stems that flow in the wind above lance-shaped, dark green foliage. Flowering from June to August, it has a long blooming season.
Great for cut flowers. Remove spent flowers to encourage new blooms. This double yellow tickseed is excellent for pollinator species, like bees and butterflies.
Easy to grow and low maintenance. Coreopsis grandiflora 'Moonswirl' is drought tolerant and can grow well in hot dry areas.
- Main interest:
- showy double golden flowers, drought tolerant, low maintenance
- Exposure:
- full sun
- Soil humidity:
- dry to moist soil; well drained
- Growth type:
- clumping
- Flower colour:
- golden yellow
- Fragrance:
- Non-fragrant
- Flowering period:
- June to August
- Foliage:
- dark green
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 4a: -34.5 °C (-30 °F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width (max.):
- height: 1.5 ft (0.45 m) width: 2.5 ft (0.75 m)
- Use:
- border, mass planting, rock garden, xeriscaping, naturalization, cut flower, container
Synonym(s): Coreopsis 'Moonswirl'
Also known as: Double Largeflower Tickseed, Double Large Flower Tickseed, Moonswirl Coreopsis, Large Flower Coreopsis, Large Flower Tickseed, American Tickseed, Hardy Tickseed, Hardy Coreopsis