Bidens ferulifolia is a North American plant species in the family Asteraceae. Common names include Apache beggarticks, and fern-leaved beggarticks. The hybrid 'Mexican Gold' is shown here.
Tumbling over the edges of containers and spilling down the sides of hanging baskets, bidens look like a colourful floral waterfall. These annuals (or short-lived perennials in zones 8-11) have prolific blooms of orange, gold, pink, white, or red. Their fine foliage adds a light, airy texture and acts as an unobtrusive backdrop to let the floral display shine.
For the best blooms, plant Bidens in full sun in well-drained soils with a good amount of organic matter and slightly acidic pH (5.5 to 6.3) While the plants can tolerate part sun, they won't bloom as well when they lack sunlight, and the overall plant habit can become leggy and unappealing. Bidens are a good pick for containers, hanging plants, and planter boxes because of their abundant flowers.
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