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Coreopsis verticillata 'Golden Showers'

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 60 - 75 cm (2 - 2.5 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH neutral

Description The herbaceous perennial Coreopsis verticillata 'Golden Showers' (threadleaf coreopsis) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and bright yellow blossoms during early summer to late summer. The showy matte foliage is faded green in colour and fine in texture.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting and wild flower.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. Coreopsis verticillata 'Golden Showers' tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.