Description
Threadleaf coreopsis is a long-lived perennial of the aster family (Asteraceae) from North America. The plants have a compact habit and grow 40–60 cm tall. The stems are heavily branched, and the leaves are two- or three-times pinnate, with narrow, needle-like segments.
It flowers from the end of June to the end of August. The stems end in large numbers of delicate small yellow flower heads.
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Requirements
It needs fertile, humus-rich soil and a sunny or lightly shaded position. The plant is frost-hardy.
Propagation
Threadleaf coreopsis is propagated by seed, by division in spring and by root suckers.
Care
In gardens it is planted in borders and in groups on lawns, at a spacing of 40 x 45 cm.