Asteraceae
Bidens campylotheca subsp. pentamera
Bidens campylotheca subsp. pentamera
Also known as Bidens campylotheca var. pentamera, Bidens campylotheca f. filicifolia, Bidens pentamera
Tropical Plants · Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Hawaii Endemic · Native · Wildflower · Bidens · Conservation · Perennial · Tropical · Rare · Pollinator · Yellow Flowers
This Hawaiian endemic Bidens is a rare, fast-growing perennial wildflower found only in the Hawaiian Islands, making it a special addition to native plant and conservation gardens. It prefers partial shade with consistent moisture and well-drained, fertile soil. Support habitat restoration efforts by planting it in naturalized garden settings alongside other native Hawaiian species.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water consistently to keep soil evenly moist; do not allow to dry out completely · Every 5-7 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 5.1–7
- Temperature
- -10°F to 85°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 5a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 18 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 2 ft
- Spacing
- 18 in apart
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Yes
- Foliage
- Coarse
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Hawaii
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies
Sources: trefle, usda
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