Bidens laevis (Smooth Beggartick) erosion control It has an irregular shape

It has an irregular shape and dense growth

It stays low most of the year until it starts blooming in the fall

Water use Low Sun exposure Full sun Bloom color Purple Bloom time Triggered by rain Mature height 5-6 ft Mature spread 4-6 ft Evergreen Semi evergreen Attracts Butterflies

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butterflies Host plant Reakirt's Blue butterfly Notes Native bee

Bidens laevis (Smooth Beggartick) erosion control It has an irregular shapeSmooth Beggartick is a native annual that draws a wide array of insects. It does not typically outcompete other native plants but instead integrates well into wetland landscapes. It grows best in full sun but also tolerates partial shade. It can flop over when top heavy with flowers and seeds. It typically blooms until frost making it a valuable late season nectar source. In its native habitat Smooth Beggartick is associated with bogs, marshy areas,