Creeping Beggar-ticks (Bidens Reptans) is a perennial 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 reptans is a scrambling perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family, native to Mexico, Venezuela, and the Caribbean.

Creeping Beggar-ticks

Creeping Beggar-ticks

Bidens Reptans

Bidens reptans is a scrambling perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family, native to Mexico, Venezuela, and the Caribbean.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
perennial
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:loamy, sandy, well-drained
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator attractor, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Creeping Beggar-ticks

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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.

Humidity Trick

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Creeping Beggar-ticks
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Taxonomy

Family:Asteraceae
Genus:Bidens