Arizona beggarstick
Bidens aurea
USDA zones5 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 to 4 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Yellow
Notes
Arizona beggarstick (Bidens aurea) is a perennial for borders, containers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. It grows 36 to 48 inches tall and spreads 24 to 36 inches, so give it room. Yellow flowers open in late summer and keep coming into early to mid autumn.
Pairs well with Feather reed grass, Avens, and Gladiolus.
Native range
Southern United States to Guatemala.