Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico
South America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Slugs, Soft scales, Spider mites
Aphids, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Aphids
Allergy
Nasal Congestion
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Regulates Blood Sugar, Snakebite
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Bidens alba
BROWALLIA speciosa
Common Name
Beggarticks, Bidens, black jack, burr marigolds, tickseeds, Spanish needles
Amethyst Flower
In German
Bidens
Amethyst Blume
In French
Bidens
Améthyste Fleur
In Spanish
Bidens
amatista flor
In Greek
Bidens
Αμέθυστος λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Bidens
flor Amethyst
In Polish
Bidens
Amethyst Flower
In Latin
Bidens
Amethyst Flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Coreopsideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bidens and Amethyst Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Bidens and Amethyst Flower? We provide you with everything About Bidens and Amethyst Flower. Bidens doesn't have thorns and Amethyst Flower doesn't have thorns. Also Bidens does not have fragrant flowers. Bidens has allergic reactions like Nasal Congestion and Amethyst Flower has allergic reactions like Nasal Congestion. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bidens and Amethyst Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bidens and Amethyst Flower
Season and care of Bidens and Amethyst Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Bidens and Amethyst Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bidens season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Amethyst Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bidens is Loam, Sand and for Amethyst Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Bidens is Neutral and for Amethyst Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bidens and Amethyst Flower Physical Information
Bidens and Amethyst Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Bidens height is Not Available and width 25.40 cm whereas Amethyst Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Bidens and Amethyst Flower are as follows:
Care of Bidens and Amethyst Flower
Care of Bidens and Amethyst Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bidens pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Amethyst Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bidens needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amethyst Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.