Beggarticks.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Annual or short lived perennial

Lumière

Full sun

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 3 à 7 jours

Taille adulte

3 to 5 feet

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 9 à 11

Floraison

Year round in warm climates

Entretien

This plant prefers full sun and well drained soil to stay healthy. Keep an eye out for aphids or whiteflies during the warmer months. It is very drought tolerant once established in your garden.

Arrosage

Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Engrais

Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer sparingly during the active growing season.

Taille

Trim back stems to encourage bushier growth and prevent excessive seeding.

Rempotage

Repot only if the plant becomes root bound in its container.

Sol

Well draining sandy or loamy soil

pH du sol

6.0 to 7.5

Température

5 à 35°C

Humidité

40 à 80%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Élevée

Durée de vie

Short lived perennial, often treated as an annual.

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

It is generally considered non toxic to humans.

Enfants

The small, barbed seeds can easily stick to clothing and skin, which might be annoying for small children.

Allergènes de contact

Some individuals may experience mild skin irritation from handling the stems.

Allergènes aéroportés

The pollen can trigger mild reactions in sensitive individuals.

Comestibilité

While young leaves are sometimes eaten, they can be bitter and are not widely considered a culinary staple.

Comment l'identifier

• Daisy like white flower heads
• Yellow central disk florets
• Opposite lance shaped leaves
• Small hooked seeds that stick
• Square stems

Hauteur

0,3 à 1m

Envergure

0,3 à 0,9m

Feuilles

green, deciduous

Fleurs

white, yellow, 2 à 4cm

Fruits

black, year round

Problèmes courants

• Aphids — Small insects that cluster on new growth and suck sap.

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed, cuttings

Quand planter

spring, summer, fall

Hivernage

In colder areas, it will die back with the first frost. You can collect seeds in the fall to replant in the spring.

En pot

It grows well in pots, but ensure the container is at least 30 cm wide to accommodate its rapid growth.

Plant this in a container or a contained area to prevent it from taking over your entire garden bed.

Bonnes associations

• Lantana — They share similar environmental needs and attract a wide range of pollinators.
• Sauge — The contrasting flower shapes create a nice visual display.

Espèces similaires

• Bidens frondosa — It is a close relative with similar seed dispersal mechanisms.

Science

Famille

Asteraceae

Genre

Bidens

Ordre

Asterales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Tropical and subtropical Americas.

Préservation

It is not of conservation concern and is often viewed as an invasive species in tropical regions.

It thrives in disturbed soils and open areas where it can quickly colonize through prolific seed dispersal.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source, larval host plant

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons, papillons de nuit

Utilisations

pollinator garden, wildflower meadow, ground cover

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

Is this plant invasive?

Yes, it spreads very quickly by seed and can become a nuisance in gardens.

Does it need much water?

It is quite drought tolerant once established.

D'où vient le nom

The genus name Bidens comes from Latin for two teeth, referring to the two barbs on the seeds. The species name alba refers to the white petals.

Bon à savoir

• The seeds have tiny hooks that help them hitchhike on animal fur.
• It is a very important nectar source for honeybees.
• The flowers are often called Spanish needles.

Aussi dans

• Plantes résistantes à la sécheresse