Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico
Southeastern United States, Mexico
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Slugs, Soft scales, Spider mites
Mealybugs, Slugs, Soft scales, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Nasal Congestion
Nasal Congestion
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Regulates Blood Sugar, Snakebite
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Regulates Blood Sugar, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used in curries, soups, stews, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Bidens alba
Bidens alba
Common Name
Beggarticks, Bidens, black jack, burr marigolds, tickseeds, Spanish needles
Beggarticks, Bidens, black jack, burr marigolds, tickseeds, Spanish needles
In Portuguese
Bidens
Bidens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Coreopsideae
Coreopsideae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Bidens and Bidens
Season and care of Bidens and Bidens is important to know. While considering everything about Bidens and Bidens Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bidens season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bidens season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bidens is Loam, Sand and for Bidens is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bidens is Neutral and for Bidens is Neutral.
Bidens and Bidens Physical Information
Bidens and Bidens physical information is very important for comparison. Bidens height is Not Available and width 25.40 cm whereas Bidens height is Not Available and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bidens and Bidens are as follows:
Care of Bidens and Bidens
Care of Bidens and Bidens 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 Bidens pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bidens needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bidens needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.