The Bidens amplissima, or Vancouver Island Beggarticks, typically start flowering in July.
Vancouver Island Beggarticks
Bidens amplissima
Vancouver Island Beggarticks is a native plant species found on the western coasts of Canada and in some parts of the US. It is an annual, herbaceous plant that creates clumps of foliage from its basal rosettes. It produces bright yellow, daisy-like flowers in the late summer to early fall. The plant grows in moist to wet soil and will tolerate a variety of soils such as sand, loam, and clay. Its flower heads have a unique seed dispersal mechanism: when the flowers decline they release curved bristles that stick to animal fur, clothing, and other objects, ensuring effective dispersal. Vancouver Island Beggarticks is an important food source for butterflies and bees, and can be enjoyed in cultivated gardens.
Watering:
Minimal
Propagation:
Division,Root Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
Flowers:
Yellow Flowers
Sun:
Sun
Cones:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,red,yellow,orange
Growth Rate:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Vancouver Island Beggarticks should be watered deeply and regularly during its growing season, which runs from April to late September. The soil should be kept evenly moist, but never saturated. When watering, make sure to water deeply and slowly so the water permeates to the roots of the plant. Water them at least once a week, making sure the soil never dries out entirely. If the weather is particularly hot and dry, it may need to be watered more than once a week. Be sure to check the soil moisture levels by sticking your finger in the pot about an inch deep. If the first inch of soil feels dry, it’s time to water.
sunlight
Vancouver Island Beggarticks need 5 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day, preferably during the morning and early afternoon. This plant prefers it when temperatures are warm and sunny, and temperatures over 45°F (7°C) are considered ideal for optimal growth. Too much direct sunlight can cause the foliage to burn, so it is best to keep this plant out of full sun all day and instead provide them with bright indirect light in the late morning and early afternoon when the sun’s intensity is lower.
pruning
Vancouver Island Beggarticks (Bidens amplissima) can be pruned in late spring to late fall. Pruning should be done lightly, removing any dead, diseased, or damaged shoots. Deadheading should be done regularly to encourage new blooms. You should also prune back any overly vigorous stems to keep the plant relatively compact. Be especially careful not to prune too much, or prune back to below 6 inches, which can damage the plant.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
