Bidens Flowers (STARTER PANT) Perennial Bur Marigold

Bidens (tickseed sunflower plants) are sun-loving annuals with fern-leafed foliage and bright yellow flowers.

These plants bloom continuously and are self-cleaning. They are suitable for landscapes and mixed containers, and since they like moist soil, they can create a cover for bare, open areas such as ditches. One thing your customer may love about Bidens is that they self-sow. Bidens also attract pollinators and butterflies, blooming from July to October

Grow bidens in a spot with partial or full sun -- that gets at least 4 hours of direct sun per day. Bidens tolerates part shade, but in these conditions, you'll see fewer blooms and the plant tends to grow lankier and less attractive. A drought-tolerant annual, bidens isn't particularly thirsty once it's established.

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