Species Bearded Beggarticks
dark-yellow flowers with brown-yellow center, green leaves and stems

Bearded Beggarticks

Bidens aristosa

Also Known As - Tickseed Beggarticks
Bearded Beggarticks (Bidens aristosa) is a flowering species native to Europe and Asia. This annual plant grows up to two feet tall, and features bright yellow, daisy-like flowers with tall stalks covered in curly hairs. Long oval-shaped leaves line the thin, strong stem. This plant is well adapted to dry, sunny locations and easily grows from seed. In addition to being an attractive ornamental, Bearded Beggarticks is often used medicinally. The leaves and stems are believed to reduce inflammation and promote positive skin and hair health.

Watering:

Frequent

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,yellow,brown

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Utah Birch plants should be watered every 1 to 2 weeks, depending on the season. During the warmer, dry times of the year, the plant will need more frequent watering, while during the cooler, wet months, the plant can go longer between waterings. When watering Utah Birch plants, water deeply and slowly so that the roots have time to absorb the moisture. Make sure not to give it too much water, as this can cause root rot. If you are planting them in well-draining soil, it should only need to be watered every 3 weeks or so. Depending on the conditions of your environment, you may need to water more or less. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings, and if in doubt, check if the soil is dry when sticking your finger or a probe into the soil.

sunlight

Utah Birch typically requires full sun for optimal growth, which is 6 or more hours of direct sunlight per day. For best results, it is best to provide 6 or more hours of morning sun and allow the plant to be shaded in the late afternoon. If the Utah Birch is in a location with less sun, it may not produce the desired size or form of leaves or flowers. Generally, the more light available, the better.

pruning

Utah Birch should be pruned annually. The best time of year to do so is late winter or early spring, before new growth begins. To prune the Utah Birch, remove any dead, damaged, or diseased branches, and selectively prune other branches as needed to maintain the desired shape and size of the plant. Be sure to make clean cuts just outside a branch collar. Pruning Utah Birches regularly will promote abundant flowering and may help to avoid or reduce birch borer infestation.

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