Common Beggarticks (Bidens Alba) is a annual herb in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Bidens alba is a prolific flowering plant in the aster family, often seen as a weed but valued for its ecological and medicinal uses.

Common Beggarticks

Common Beggarticks

Bidens Alba

Bidens alba is a prolific flowering plant in the aster family, often seen as a weed but valued for its ecological and medicinal uses.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
annual
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
8-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, clay, rocky
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator attractant, soil improvement

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Common Beggarticks

Jan
Prune
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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Asteraceae
Genus:Bidens