Coreopsis verticillata ‘Route 66’ is a vibrant threadleaf known for its eye catching bi-colored blooms. Each flower displays golden yellow petals with rich burgundy centers that bleed outward.
Height & Spread: 18 - 24 in x 18 - 24 in
Bloom Time: Early summer to fall
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Well-drained, sandy to average soil
Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: High
NATIVE STATUS
Cultivar of a species native to the southeastern United States. Though bred for ornamental flair, it retains the ecological functionality and toughness of its native parent species.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Bees
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A prolific nectar and pollen source for native bees, bumblebees, and honeybees throughout its long flowering period.
Butterflies
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Highly attractive to butterflies like skippers and pearl crescents, offering consistent nectar in sunny gardens.
Hoverflies
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Encourages populations of hoverflies that help with pollination and natural pest control in surrounding plantings.
SPACING & LANDSCAPE USE
Spacing Recommendations
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Plant 18 - 24 in apart to allow plants to form a loose, airy clump and prevent crowding.
Landscape Placement
- Excellent for sunny borders, prairie-style plantings, pollinator gardens, or massed in low-water landscapes. Holds its own in mixed perennial beds and softens edges with its threadlike foliage.
COMPANION PLANTS
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Echinacea paradoxa (Yellow Coneflower) - Enhances the warm tones and thrives in similar dry, sunny conditions.
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Liatris spicata (Blazing Star) - Adds vertical contrast and peak-season bloom overlap for pollinator support.
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Gaura lindheimeri (Whirling Butterflies) - Complements the airy habit and adds movement with delicate white or pink flowers.
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Nepeta faassenii (Catmint) - Provides a cooling lavender-blue contrast and similar drought tolerance.
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Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed Susan) - Matches the prairie look and extends the yellow color palette into late summer.