Bidens Species, Bearded Beggarticks, Ozark Tickseed Sunflower
Bidenspolylepis

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Bidens (BY-denz)
Species: polylepis (pol-ee-LEP-iss)

Synonym:Coreopsis involucrata

Category
Annuals
Biennials
Herbs

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting