Quick answer: Threadleaf coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata) is native to 7 states. What's commonly sold under this name is often a bred variety or the wrong species — see the lookalike alert below. It's typically live plant, verified 15 Sep 2026.
Where it's native
Listed in the register as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium water, Dry |
| Soil | Sandy, well-drained soils |
| Bloom | Bloom summer months |
| Height | Up to 2-3 ft tall |
| Wildlife value | Attracts butterflies, nectar source for pollinators |
USDA native status listed as native to lower 48 US states but introduced/invasive (I) in Canada.
Lookalike alert
Cultivar only ('Moonbeam') in all 4 states; no straight-species seed packet found anywhere.
Sold as: Live plant via Amazon · listing verified 15 Sep 2026
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