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Bidens ferulifolia

fern-leaved beggar's ticks

A spreading, short-lived perennial to 30cm in height, grown as an annual, with small, finely divided bright green leaves and rich yellow daisies 3-4cm across

Synonyms

Bidens procera

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Ultimate height

0.1–0.5 metres

Time to ultimate height

1–2 years

Ultimate spread

1–1.5 metres

Chalk

Clay

Loam

Sand

Moisture

Moist but well–drained, Well–drained

pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Full sun

Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure

Exposed or Sheltered

Drought resistance

Yes

Hardiness
Hardiness ratings
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)

Botanical details

Family: Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland: No
Foliage: Deciduous
Habit: Trailing
Genus: Bidens can be annuals, perennials or deciduous shrubs, with opposite, simple or pinnately-divided leaves and daisy-like or disc-like flowerheads in summer
Name status: Correct
Plant range: S US to Guatemala

How to grow

Cultivation

Ideal for hanging baskets or large tubs as it has vigorous, cascading stems. Excellent at coping with drought but needs full sun. Shown in the photograph here at the front of a border

Propagation

Propagate by seed or stem cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

Patio and container plants
Flower borders and beds

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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