Bidens aristosa Bloom Time_April Its tubular blue flowers attract

Its tubular blue flowers attract bumblebees and other pollinators and provide late-season nectar

It provides a nursery for caterpillars and nectar for adult butterflies

It naturalizes easily

although it performs best in partial shade

The flowers open during the day

Bidens aristosa Bloom Time_April Its tubular blue flowers attractBidens aristosa, commonly known as Bearded Beggarticks, is an annual wildflower that adds a golden touch to late summer and autumn landscapes. Its daisy like yellow blooms, measuring 1 to 2 inches across, rise atop plants that can reach heights of 2 to 4 feet. This species thrives in full sun and prefers moist soils, making it well suited for environments such as wetlands, ditches, and low lying meadows. It is an excellent choice for rain gardens and