Annuals

Bidens species and hybrids

Bidens / beggar’s ticks

Goldilocks Rocks II pictured as a bidens example; selections vary. Photo courtesy of Proven Winners.

Small, daisy-like flowers cover finely textured foliage through summer. Bedding bidens make a light, spreading accent for sunny containers and borders. Flower color and vigor vary among selections, so allow room for the plant to mingle with its companions.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Water: Moist but well-drained
Bloom: Summer
Life cycle: Frost-tender seasonal plant locally

Sizes & prices

4.5"$5.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Wet soil: Avoid waterlogged soil and standing water.

Growing & care

Soil & drainage: Use freely draining garden soil or a container with drainage holes.
Pruning: Trim spreading stems to maintain the shape of mixed containers.
Size & habit: Types may mound or trail: compact examples reach about 10 in. tall and wide; others spread to 24 in. Dwarf hybrids can be smaller.

Sources & photo credits

Royal Horticultural Society

Costa Farms

Photo: Proven Winners · Retail promotion with attribution

Size & selection: Bedding bidens may mound or trail. Costa’s examples range from compact plants about 10 in. tall and wide to types spreading about 24 in.; newer dwarf hybrids can be smaller. Choose the supplied variety’s dimensions for a basket or bed.

Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.