Bearded Beggarticks

Bidens aristosa, Asteraceae

Zones

4–9

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

ChilcuagueHeliopsis longipes

Pollinator Sharing

Pink SavorySatureja thymbra

Pest Deterrent

Camphor DaisyHeterotheca subaxillaris

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect HabitatTrap Crop

Antagonistic Plants

RosillaHelenium puberulum

Helenium contains sesquiterpene lactones that can inhibit other asteraceae

Hemp AgrimonyEupatorium cannabinum

Eupatorium produces allelopathic compounds that can suppress other asteraceae

Uses

Functions

Small Native Bee MagnetHoverfly Breeding HabitatParasitic Wasp Nectar SourceTachinid Fly AttractorLate Season Pollen ProducerGoldfinch Seed Source

Edible Parts

Young LeavesFlowers

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Wound Treatment

Common Questions

What zones does Bearded Beggarticks grow in?

Bearded Beggarticks grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Bearded Beggarticks?

Good companions for Bearded Beggarticks include Chilcuague, Pink Savory, Camphor Daisy.

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