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
Callicarpa americana. Photo: Mervin Wallace
Bur-Marigold
Bidens polylepis
Plant Type: Annuals
Native Environment: Wetland, Stream Edge
Season of Interest:
Main Color: Yellow
Fall Color: Yellow
Hardy From Zone:
Hardy To Zone:
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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