Coreopsis verticillata (Native)

Habitat: dry open woods and clearings; roadsides

Thread Leaf Coreopsis is a native perennial in the daisy family that grows in dense bushy clumps. It may grow 2-3 feet tall with a similar spread. Thrives in poor, sandy or rocky soils with good drainage. Tolerant of heat and humidity. Blooms all summer

The clumps will spread by rhizomes and can be divided every 2-3 years. It will also self-seed. Shearing the plant after blooming will sometimes produce fall flowers.

Wildlife Value: Its nectar are attractive to butterflies and other pollinators. Its seeds are eaten by songbirds.