Coreopsis Moonbeam

Coreopsis Moonbeam

Coreopsis ‘Moonbeam’ is one of the most beloved and widely grown tickseed cultivars, treasured for its soft, pale lemon-yellow flowers, fine-textured foliage, and exceptionally long bloom season. Light, airy, and incredibly reliable, it brings a gentle glow to sunny borders from early summer into fall.


Plant Profile
Type: Herbaceous perennial

Mature Size:



Width: 18–24 in.



Height: 18–24 in.



Bloom:



Small, daisy-like flowers in pale buttery yellow



Abundant, continuous bloom from early summer through fall



Excellent rebloom with deadheading



Foliage:



Fine, threadlike medium green foliage



Soft, mounded, almost ferny texture



Zones: 3a–9b
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained soils; adaptable to poor, sandy, or rocky sites
Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established


Features & Uses


Form: Graceful, mounded habit with airy movement



Ideal for perennial borders, cottage gardens, mass plantings, and containers



One of the longest-blooming perennials available



Strong pollinator appeal (bees, butterflies)



Deer resistant and extremely low maintenance



Blends beautifully with blues, purples, whites, and ornamental grasses




Care Notes


Deadhead lightly or shear midseason to refresh bloom



Cut back in late fall or early spring



Avoid overly rich soils to maintain compact growth and heavy flowering

Plant type

Perennial

Height

18-24''

Width

18-24"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Bloom time

Early Fall, Late Summer, Summer

Flower color

Yellow

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Loamy, Loamy well-drained, Sandy

Shape

Compact Rounded

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No