Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb'

Zagreb Tickseed

Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zagreb’ is a compact, early-blooming threadleaf tickseed prized for its bright golden-yellow flowers, fine-textured foliage, and exceptionally tidy habit. Compared to ‘Moonbeam,’ it blooms earlier, stays a bit shorter, and offers a more saturated yellow color.


Plant Profile
Type: Herbaceous perennial

Mature Size:



Width: 15–20 in.



Height: 12–18 in.



Bloom:



Small, daisy-like flowers in clear golden yellow



Early summer through mid-summer, with continued bloom if deadheaded



Foliage:



Fine, threadlike medium green leaves



Dense, compact, mounded habit



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


Features & Uses


Form: Compact, tidy, mounded habit



Excellent for front-of-border plantings, edging, mass plantings, and containers



Earlier bloom than many coreopsis cultivars



Strong pollinator appeal (bees, butterflies)



Deer resistant, heat tolerant, and very low maintenance



Holds shape better than many threadleaf types




Care Notes


Deadhead to extend flowering and keep plants neat



Shear lightly after the first flush to encourage rebloom



Cut back in late fall or early spring



Avoid rich soils to prevent excess growth

Plant type

Perennial

Height

12-18''

Width

15-18"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Bloom time

Summer

Flower color

Yellow

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Loamy, Moist well-drained, Sandy

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Container, Mass Planting, Specimen

Shape

Compact Rounded

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No