Bidens Flowers seed ,Bur Marigold , Perennial

Bidens ferulifolia 'Golden Goddess' Family: Asteraceae (Aster)
Bur Marigold, Beggar's Tick, Spanish Needle, Tickseed.

Grow Bidens Aurea in baskets, containers, or directly in the flower garden from flower seeds. Sometimes Bur-Marigold is also called Hannay's Lemon Drop.

Not too many gardeners know about Bidens Aurea flower seed. This hidden secret is making its way to popularity as people are appreciating its unique attributes.

Bur Marigold will grow in clay and heavier soil as well as lighter soils, but it's more likely to run on lighter ground. In can self-sow with the Bidens Aurea seeds popping up some distance away, weaving itself among other plants. It does not smother or crowd other plants.

To propagate by seed, you should plan to sow the seeds at the end of winter or the beginning of spring. Keep in mind that this plant prefers warm weather, so wait until after the last frost if you’re sowing seed in an outdoor location.

Overwintering

Bidens will die back in the winter if temperatures drop below 40 degrees Fahrenheit and will need to be planted again in the spring. In areas where the temperatures never get that low, expect them to bounce back in the spring. A 2-inch layer of mulch might help ensure they stay hearty

• USDA Zones: 4 - 10
• Height: 20 inches
• Bloom Season: Mid summer to fall
• Bloom Color: Yellow
• Environment: Full sun
• Soil Type: Well drained lighter soils, pH 5.6 - 7.8

Planting Directions

• Temperature: 65 - 70F
• Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
• Light Required: Yes
• Depth: Surface sow or only thinly cover the seed
• Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant
• Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
• Plant Spacing: 15 - 18 inches