Also known as Bearded Beggar's Ticks · Long-Bracted Beggar-Ticks · Long-Bracted Beggarticks
Bidens aristosa, Bearded Beggarticks, is a North American native wildflower with bright yellow daisy-like flowers, blooming from summer to fall.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering, but tolerates some shade.
Consistent Moisture
50% intensity
Keep soil evenly moist, especially in dry conditions. Avoid waterlogged soil.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C during the day and slightly cooler at night.
Light Feeding
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly in spring and during the growing season. Avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Bearded Beggarticks regularly, especially during dry periods, to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top centimeter of soil to dry out slightly between waterings to prevent root rot.
Reduce watering in cooler months.
Prune Bearded Beggarticks in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing stems to maintain plant shape and encourage vigorous flowering.
Pinching back young stems can promote bushier growth.
Propagate Bearded Beggarticks from seeds sown in spring or by taking stem cuttings in early summer. Seeds can be sown directly into the garden after the last frost.
Cuttings should be rooted in moist, well-draining potting mix.
Repot Bearded Beggarticks only when they become root-bound, typically every 2-3 years. This is best done in early spring before the start of active growth.
Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one, with good drainage.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Bearded Beggarticks (Bidens aristosa) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Bidens |
| Species | Bidens aristosa |
Similar in genus Bidens
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