Species Swamp Beggarticks
yellow-brown flowers with green leaves and stems

Swamp Beggarticks

Bidens discoidea

Also Known As - Small Beggarticks
Swamp Beggarticks is a species of wetland plant native to much of North and Central America. It thrives in soggy soil and can often be seen in the shallow waters of swamps and marshes. It is characterized by small, white, daisy-like flowers and narrow, pointed leaves, giving it a distinct arrow-like composition. It grows in dense patches, allowing it to multiply quickly and helping it to disperse via wind and water. Its presence in wetlands is important, as its roots provide structure for soil and its foliage provides shelter for aquatic life.

Watering:

Minimal

Hardiness Zone:

Flowers:

Yellow Flowers

Sun:

Partial Shade

Soil:

Clay, Sand, Loam

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,red,yellow,purple

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Nodding Beggartick should be watered at least once a week, although more frequent watering is recommended. To ensure proper hydration, you should add 1 to 2 inches of water to the soil. Make sure to water until the water starts to trickle out from the bottom of the container, but take care not to overwater the plant; the soil should remain slightly damp but never soggy.

sunlight

For the Nodding Beggartick plant species, the ideal amount of sunlight it receives is 6 to 8 hours per day, preferably in the morning and early afternoon. The plant is not shade-tolerant and does best with full sun exposure. Being better adapted to hotter climates, it can handle higher temperatures and more sunlight than other plants. However, direct, afternoon sunlight should still be avoided as it can cause the leaves and blossoms to fry. The plant will thrive when it receives its full dose of sunshine, but too much direct sunlight can cause an excessive amount of foliage growth, leggy stems and blooms that won’t hold up to wind.

pruning

Nodding Beggartick should be pruned during the late winter or early spring months when the plant is dormant. Pruning should be done selectively by cutting back excess stems and seed heads to improve the appearance and encourage new growth. If the plant is grown for flowers, it is best to selectively remove spent flower heads and any other dead or damaged stems. Pruning shouldn’t involve more than a quarter of the total stems in any given year.

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