Bidens aristota
Bidens aristota, or Aristate Beggarticks, is a perennial ornamental plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It thrives in full sun and requires medium watering, reaching a height of 0.3–1 meter. Suitable for USDA zones 5–8, it blooms with yellow and white flowers from July to October. This plant prefers loamy, sandy, or chalky soil and attracts pollinators. It is not fragrant, toxic, or evergreen.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Clay
Height
0.6–1.2 m
Spread
0.3–0.6 m
Zones
4–9
Flower colors
Plant in well-draining soil in a location with full sun. Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers. This perennial is relatively low-maintenance once established.