Bidens Species, Larger Bur-Marigold, Smooth Beggarticks, Smooth Bidens

Bidenslaevis

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Bidens (BY-denz)
Species
laevis (LEE-viss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Textured
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Biennials
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Walkerton, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Downingtown, PA | September 2015 | positive

This Smooth Bur-Marigold or Sticktight is a pretty wetland wildflower growing along watercourses and ponds and lakes, having showy 2" wid...Read More

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Walkerton, VA (Zone 7a) | January 2010 | positive

This plant blooms during late summer/early fall in fresh water marshes in this area. As other plants such as wild rice ripen, Bur-marigol...Read More

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | January 2007 | neutral

Smooth Bidens Bidens laevis is Native to Texas and other States.

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