Bearded Beggarticks

(Bidens aristosa)

Bearded Beggarticks (Bidens aristosa)

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Summary

Bidens aristosa, commonly known as Bearded Beggarticks, is an annual or biennial herb native to moist meadows, floodplains, and the edges of marshes and woodlands in the Eastern United States. It typically grows to a height of 2-4 feet and a width of 1-2 feet. The plant features an upright form with branching stems and lance-shaped leaves. From late summer to fall, it produces showy yellow flowers with both ray and disc florets, which are highly attractive to pollinators such as native bees and butterflies. The fruits are dry achenes equipped with barbs that readily cling to fur or clothing, facilitating the plant’s spread.

Bearded Beggarticks is valued for its ability to thrive in wet conditions and its contribution to pollinator support. It is often used in wildflower gardens, meadow plantings, and restoration projects. While it prefers full sun, it can tolerate partial shade and requires soils with medium to slow drainage. It is relatively low-maintenance but can self-seed prolifically, which may be considered undesirable in some managed landscapes. Gardeners should be aware of its potential to spread and manage it accordingly.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 2-4 feet
  • Width: 1-2 feet
  • Growth Rate: Rapid
  • Flower Color: Yellow
  • Flowering Season: Summer
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Water: High
  • Drainage: Medium, Slow

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers

Natural Habitat

Moist meadows, floodplains, and the edges of marshes and woodlands

Other Names

Common Names: Midwestern Tickseed-Sunflower, Swamp Marigold, Yankee Lice, Tickseed Beggarticks, Western Tickseed-Sunflower, Long-Bracted Beggar-Ticks, Tickseed Sunflower, Tickseed-Sunflower, Western Tickseed, Bident À Fruits Ciliés, Missouriskära

Scientific Names: , Bidens aristosa, Coreopsis aristosa, Bidens aristosa var. mutica, Bidens aristosa var. fritcheyi, Bidens aristosa var. aristosa, Bidens aristosa f. mutica, Coreopsis aristata, Bidens aristosa f. fritcheyi, Bidens aristosa subsp. mutica

GBIF Accepted Name: Bidens aristosa (Michx.) Britton