Coreopsis 'Creme Brulee'

ëCrËme Brulee is a yellow-flowered coreopsis (tickseed) that is being promoted as an improved version of C. verticillata ëMoonbeam (see C260 herein). It was discovered as a naturally occurring whole plant mutation of ëMoonbeam, and reportedly is distinguished therefrom by having deeper yellow flowers on larger inflorescences on a more vigorous plant clad with brighter green leaves displaying better resistance to powdery mildew. This is a threadleaf-type that typically grows in dense, bushy clumps to 12-20î tall eventually spreading to 35î wide. Butter-yellow daisy-like flowers (to 1î di... more »

ëCrËme Brulee is a yellow-flowered coreopsis (tickseed) that is being promoted as an improved version of C. verticillata ëMoonbeam (see C260 herein). It was discovered as a naturally occurring whole plant mutation of ëMoonbeam, and reportedly is distinguished therefrom by having deeper yellow flowers on larger inflorescences on a more vigorous plant clad with brighter green leaves displaying better resistance to powdery mildew. This is a threadleaf-type that typically grows in dense, bushy clumps to 12-20î tall eventually spreading to 35î wide. Butter-yellow daisy-like flowers (to 1î diameter) with toothed rays and darker yellow center disks bloom profusely from June to October. Lacy deep green leaves. Plants in the genus Coreopsis are sometimes commonly called tickseed in reference to the resemblance of the seeds to ticks. U. S. Plant Patent PP16,096 was issued November 8, 2005. (less)