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Bidensmitis

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Bidens (BY-denz)
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Species
mitis (MIT-iss)
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Synonym
Bidens mitis var. leptophylla
Coreopsis mitis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Smooth
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Perennials
Ponds and Aquatics
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional
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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | January 2007 | neutral

Golden Fleece, Florida Marigold, Small-fruited Beggarticks Marsh Beggar-ticks Bidens mitis is Native to Texas and other States.

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Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | August 2001 | neutral

Bidens mitis is an annual herb found naturally occuring in brackish swamp areas. It blooms September-October with bright yellow flowers ...Read More

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