{"product_id":"coreopsis-verticillata-golden-shower","title":"Golden Shower Coreopsis","description":"\u003cp\u003eGolden Shower Coreopsis (\u003cem\u003eCoreopsis verticillata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Golden Shower') is a classic, beloved perennial that has earned its enduring place in sunny gardens with a profusion of bright, clear golden-yellow daisy-like flowers that smother the plant from early summer through early fall. Its finely divided, thread-like foliage creates a soft, billowing texture that adds lightness and movement to the border even between bloom flushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown from professional-grade nursery stock, Golden Shower Coreopsis arrives with a vigorous, well-established root system ready to establish and bloom with minimal fuss. A true workhorse of the perennial border, it combines exceptional drought tolerance, heat resilience, and pollinator appeal into one effortlessly beautiful, long-blooming package. It excels in sunny borders, cottage gardens, meadow plantings, and as a mid-border filler paired with salvias, echinaceas, and ornamental grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProlific Golden-Yellow Blooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e A profusion of bright, clear golden-yellow daisy flowers smothers the plant from early summer through early fall, creating one of the longest and most reliable color displays of any sun-loving perennial in the border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought \u0026amp; Heat Tolerant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established, Golden Shower Coreopsis is remarkably drought tolerant and thrives in summer heat, performing beautifully in water-wise, xeriscape, and low-maintenance garden designs without sacrifice to flower production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator \u0026amp; Wildlife Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cheerful golden blooms attract a steady stream of butterflies, native bees, and other beneficial pollinators throughout the long bloom season, while the seed heads provide late-season food for birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft, Airy Texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finely divided, thread-like foliage creates a feathery, billowing mound that adds delicate contrast and movement alongside bold-leafed perennials, offering ornamental value even when plants are between bloom cycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Grade Root System:\u003c\/strong\u003e This plant arrives with a healthy, well-developed root system that establishes readily and expands into a floriferous, garden-worthy clump season after season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 4\" healthy live plant thrives in full sun with low to moderate water — well-drained soil is essential, as Golden Shower Coreopsis is highly susceptible to crown rot in wet or poorly drained conditions. A cold-hardy, long-lived perennial suited to USDA Hardiness Zones 3–9, it returns reliably each spring and gradually expands into a fuller clump. Mature height reaches 24–30 inches with a spread of 18–24 inches. Primary bloom time runs from June through September; cut back lightly after the first bloom flush to encourage reblooming and maintain a tidy, compact habit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planted Places","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48251024736470,"sku":"2CORGSH4","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/2496\/8075\/files\/COREOPSIS_verticillata_Golden_Shower.png?v=1778702427","url":"https:\/\/www.plantedplaces.com\/products\/coreopsis-verticillata-golden-shower","provider":"Planted Places","version":"1.0","type":"link"}