Nodding beggar-ticks
Bidens cernua
Nodding beggar-ticks thrives in moist to wet soils and does best in full sun to partial shade, making it ideal for rain gardens or pond margins. It is a fast-growing native wildflower that requires very little maintenance once established. Deadhead spent flowers if you wish to limit self-seeding, as it can spread readily in favorable conditions.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist; Does Not Tolerate Prolonged Dryness
Soil pH
5.1 – 7
Temperature
-25° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Coarse
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Sep 11, 2020 by John B (cc-by-sa)
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