A bright yellow annual in late summer. Flowers are followed by barbed “beggar’s ticks” seeds. Flowers are prolific and showy. Leaves are divided and fine textured.
Native Plant Database
Header Photo: Mervin Wallace
Bur-Marigold
Bidens aristosa
Plant Type: Annuals
Native Environment: Stream Edge, Wetland
Season of Interest: Late (July - frost)
Main Color: Yellow
Fall Color: Yellow
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil
Moisture
Moderate, High
Nature Attracting
Wildlife Benefit
Animal
Resistance
Size
Height:
2 to
3
feet
Spread:
2 to
3
feet
Size
Height: 2 to
3
feet
Spread: 2 to
3
feet
Size
Height: 2 to
3
feet
Spread: 2 to
3
feet
Typical Landscape Use
Great for covering ground quickly in disturbed,moist areas.
Establishment and Care Instructions
Grow from seed in wet/moist areas. Save seed as this is an annual. Plants seed aggressively in gardens.
Special Features
Special Usage
Basic Description
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