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Threadleaf Coreopsis
Coreopsis verticillata
In the United States:
Native
· also called Whorled Tickseed, Threadleaf Tickseed
Honeybees visit threadleaf coreopsis for its accessible nectar and abundant pollen, making it a valuable forage plant during summer dearth periods. Peak bloom occurs from midsummer to early fall in temperate climates, with flowers produced continuously on upright stems. It tolerates drought and poor soils once established, requiring only occasional deadheading to extend the bloom season.
| Nectar | high |
|---|---|
| Pollen | high |
| Bloom (US) | June–September |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |