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Asteraceae
Apache Beggarticks
Bidens ferulifolia
Cheerful persistence.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Bidens
- Native to
- Southwestern United States, Mexico
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Type
- herbaceous perennial
- Height
- 1-2 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, average soil
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 8-11
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Bidens ferulifolia is a prolific bloomer that can produce hundreds of golden flowers on a single plant.
- The genus name Bidens means 'two teeth,' referring to the barbed seed hooks that cling to clothing and fur.
- It is widely used in hanging baskets in Europe, where it is marketed under cultivar names like 'Goldilocks.'
- The finely divided, ferny foliage gives the plant an airy, delicate appearance despite its toughness.
- Butterflies are strongly attracted to its flowers, making it a staple in pollinator garden design.
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