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Bidens aristosa (Tickseed Sunflower) is a fast-growing annual or biennial boasting a profusion of bright yellow daisies, up to 2 in. across (5 cm), held on long erect stalks. Blooming in mid to late summer, the large blossoms feature 6-8 bright yellow ray florets surrounding yellow disc flowers in their center. Rich in nectar, the flowers are a good pollen and nectar source for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. They are carried above the bushy foliage of alternate, pinnately or bipinnately dissected leaves. The flowers give way to thin dry seeds that often have barbs. Songbirds, finches, sparrows, and ducks feast on them. Tickseed Sunflower is suitable for growing in naturalized prairie or meadow plantings or along the edge of a woodland.
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
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Plant Type | Annuals |
Plant Family | Compositae |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late) |
Height | 2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average, High |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, New York, Maryland, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut, Northeast, Rocky Mountains, Southwest, Southeast, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Missouri, Minnesota, Alabama, Georgia, Arkansas, Kentucky, West Virginia, Louisiana, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi, Virginia, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Colorado |
Tolerance | Wet Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Annuals |
Plant Family | Compositae |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late) |
Height | 2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average, High |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, New York, Maryland, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut, Northeast, Rocky Mountains, Southwest, Southeast, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Missouri, Minnesota, Alabama, Georgia, Arkansas, Kentucky, West Virginia, Louisiana, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi, Virginia, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Colorado |
Tolerance | Wet Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Bidens aristosa (Tickseed Sunflower) do I need for my garden?
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