Nodding beggarticks (Bidens cernua)

Nodding beggarticks

Also known as: Nodding Burr-Marigold, Nodding bur-marigold

Nodding beggarticks (Bidens cernua) is a weedy annual that can grow up to 4 m tall in optimum conditions. Commonly found growing in wet habitats, along streams and swamps. Ducks feast on the seeds. It blooms in August with bright yellow ray flowers. As the plant matures, the flower head begins to nod, giving it its common name.

Scientific classification

Species

Nodding beggarticks (Bidens cernua)

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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10 cm to 1.02 m

Plant Height

30 cm to 90 cm

Spread

2.5 cm to 5 cm

Flower Size

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color

Deciduous

Leaf type

20 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growth Season

Rapid

Growth Rate

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Attributes of Nodding beggarticks

Growth Rate

With a rapid growth rate, nodding beggarticks swiftly germinates and grows throughout Spring, Summer, and Fall, remarkably intensifying leaf production, height, and bending flower development. This necessitates vigilance as unchecked growth might lead to unwelcome phytogeographic spread - a testament to nodding beggarticks's resilience.

Distribution of Nodding beggarticks

Distribution Map

The plant with the scientific name 'Bidens cernua' nodding beggarticks is naturally found across a broad range within the temperate and subtropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It is originally native to parts of East Asia, Europe, and the Asian subcontinent. Over time, nodding beggarticks has spread and is widely present in different ecosystems characterized by moist environments.

Native

Cultivated

Invasive

Introduced

No species reported

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Habitat

Swamps and wet ground

Hemisphere Trend Curve

Northern

Sorthern

Care Guide for Nodding beggarticks

Every week

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

20 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Nodding beggarticks prefers moist environments, thriving near marshes and ponds. It needs consistent moisture, requiring weekly watering. Best grown outdoors to utilize natural rainfall, nodding beggarticks benefits from well-drained yet damp soil to enhance its growth during the season.

Fertilize: For optimal growth, nodding beggarticks benefits from balanced fertilizers (10-10-10) applied monthly during the growing season. Transition to high-nitrogen formulas if foliage is lacking, and adjust feeding as nodding beggarticks enters dormancy. Consider slow-release options or organic amendments for sustainable nourishment.

Pruning: Nodding beggarticks exhibits bright yellow, daisy-like flowers and thrives in wetlands. Prune in early to late spring to encourage growth and maintain shape by removing dead stems and thinning crowded areas. Regular pruning promotes health and disease prevention. Always sanitize tools before use.

Propagation: Nodding beggarticks thrives in wetland environments, requiring direct sowing into damp soil. Maintain a consistently moist substrate near water bodies. Lightly cover seeds for stability; gentle handling is essential. Fresh seeds enhance germination rates, leading to robust, resilient plants.

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