Arizona Beggarticks
(Bidens aurea)
Arizona Beggarticks (Bidens aurea)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Bidens aurea, commonly known as Arizona Beggarticks, is a deciduous perennial herb native to a wider range including moist meadows, stream banks, and other riparian zones in the Southwestern USA, as well as Mexico and Central America. It typically grows to a height of 3-4 feet (0.9-1.2 meters) and a width of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters), featuring lance-shaped leaves and branching stems. The plant is adorned with daisy-like flowers, having bright yellow rays and white disc florets, which are particularly showy and bloom profusely in the fall, with sporadic flowering in the spring and winter.
Arizona Beggarticks is valued for its long blooming period and its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators, making it a beneficial addition to wildlife gardens and naturalized areas. It is often used in borders, water garden margins, and as a filler in mixed beds. This plant thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade, and while it prefers moist soil, it is adaptable to various drainage conditions. It is relatively low-maintenance, but deadheading can encourage additional blooms. One potential problem is that it can self-seed prolifically, which may lead to it spreading beyond its desired area in the garden.CC BY-SA 4.0
Arizona Beggarticks is valued for its long blooming period and its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators, making it a beneficial addition to wildlife gardens and naturalized areas. It is often used in borders, water garden margins, and as a filler in mixed beds. This plant thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade, and while it prefers moist soil, it is adaptable to various drainage conditions. It is relatively low-maintenance, but deadheading can encourage additional blooms. One potential problem is that it can self-seed prolifically, which may lead to it spreading beyond its desired area in the garden.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 3-4 feet
- Width: 2-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Drought Tolerant, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Salt Tolerant, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Moist meadows, stream banks, and riparian zones in the Southwestern USA, Mexico, and Central America
Other Names
Common Names: Apache Beggarticks, Arizona Beggar-Ticks, Goldener Zweizahn, Bident Doré, Ampelskära
Scientific Names: , Bidens aurea, Bidens ferulifolia, Bidens serrulata, Bidens heterophylla, Bidens ferulaefolia, Coreopsis aurea, Bidens arguta, Bidens procera, Bidens decolorata
GBIF Accepted Name: Bidens aurea (Aiton) Sherff