Zagreb is an exceptional variety of Coreopsis verticillata that was selected for its compact habit. Add unique foliage and long flowering season, and you have a plant that no garden should be without.
- Tough and long-lived perennial
- Attractive, fern-like foliage
- Flowers attract a wide variety of pollinators
Details
- 15 to 20 in. tall and 18 to 30 in. wide
- Plants spread slowly by underground stems
- Hardy in USDA hardiness zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9
Flowering period
In central North Carolina, flowering starts in June and continues for around 6 to 8 weeks.
How to grow
Grow in full sun or a location that receives at least 6 hours of sun to promote lots of flowers. Plants tolerate a wide variety of soil types, including sand and orange clay.
Care and maintenance
Low-maintenance and requires no additional irrigation once established. Cut old flowering stems to ground level any time from late fall to early spring.
Where to plant
Perfect choice for planting at the front of borders, along path edges, and even in containers for its delicate leaves and long flowering season.
When to plant
Plants are hardy and can be planted anytime the ground is not frozen.
Spacing
When planting in a group, space 18 to 24 inches apart.
When will my plant flower?
Plants shipped in winter and spring will flower in June or July.
Native habitat and range
Coreopsis verticillata can be found growing at the edge of woodlands and in woodland openings from Maryland and West Virginia south into North and South Carolina.
Source and origin
Plants are propagated from cuttings here at the nursery.
| States | Orders up to $50 | Orders $51 to $100 | Orders over $100 |
| AL, DE, GA, KY, MD, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA, and WV | $16 | $18 | $20 |
| AR, CT, FL, IL, IN, LA, MA, MI, MO, MS, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT, and WI | $18 | $20 | $22 |
| IA, KS, ME, MN, OK, and TX | $20 | $22 | $24 |
| CO, NE, ND, and SD | $22 | $24 | $26 |
Sorry, we can't ship plants outside of the continental United States or to AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, NM, NV, OR, UT, and WA due to agriculture restrictions.
When will my order be shipped?All plants are shipped within two weeks of placing an order.
Is it okay to plant in the winter?Yes, as long as the soil is not frozen. Planting native perennials in winter and early spring gives your plants a head start before the summer heat arrives.
What if it’s too cold to plant where I live, but I want to buy a plant before it sells out?Dormant plants can safely be kept in a basement, garage, or cool room until you are ready to plant in late winter or early spring.
How will my plants get delivered?Most orders are shipped on Monday or Tuesday via UPS Ground, which depending on the destination takes between 1 to 4 days.
Are your plants shipped in their containers?Yes, all our plants are shipped in their growing containers. The majority are grown in containers that are 4.5 inches wide by 5 inches deep and 32 fl. oz. / 946 ml in volume.
Do you guarantee your plants?We guarantee our plants to be healthy, ready for planting and correctly named. We are not able to guarantee whether a plant will grow in your garden as there are too many circumstances that are beyond our control.
On rare occasions, a plant shipped dormant may fail to emerge from its dormancy. If this happens, please let us know. If you are concerned about a plant, please contact us within 14 days to let us know. If we can’t help you make it grow, we’ll send you a new plant or issue a refund.
You can return your plants if you no longer want them once they arrive. To receive a refund (minus 20% restocking fee) the plants must be returned in good condition. Return shipping is the customer’s responsibility.
Can I cancel my order?Yes, you can cancel your order. Please visit our terms and service page for details.
What about sales tax?We propagate our own plants and are not required to collect North Carolina sales tax.
Where can I find information about your plants?Here are some FAQ on how we grow plants.
