Species Water Beggarticks

Water Beggarticks

Bidens beckii

Water Beggarticks (Bidens beckii) is a aquatic or semi-aquatic common perennial wildflower species native to North America. It has a spreading or creeping rootstock with opposite, lanceolate leaves. It usually blooms during the summer months, producing white flowers in clusters atop stems covered in tiny, pointed barbs. Its seeds are enclosed in a fluffy parachute made of bristled hairs, making it effective at spreading by wind and water. It grows well in shallow and still waters with an abundant supply of sunlight. Despite its name, its bright flowers are highly attractive and its ability to spread rapidly and crowd out other slower-growing species, it can be invasive in some waters.

Watering:

Minimal

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, itā€™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 45Ā°F (7Ā°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 sunā€™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
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Aug
Harvest Fruit

Starts Flowering

Harvest Fruit

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