Description
Native Tickseed Sunflower Seeds grow Bidens aristosa, a bright yellow native wildflower with daisy-like blooms, branching green foliage, and strong pollinator value. It is a good fit for meadow borders, rain gardens, moist edges, and naturalized flower plantings where late-season color matters.
Why Grow It
- Golden yellow daisy-like flowers bring cheerful late-summer to fall color.
- A pollinator-friendly native wildflower for bees, butterflies, and naturalized meadow plantings.
- Useful for moist garden edges, rain gardens, and sunny wildflower borders.
Growing Information
| Botanical name | Bidens aristosa |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Native warm-season annual wildflower |
| Mature height | Typically 3-6 ft. tall in favorable moist meadow or garden conditions |
| Light | Full sun to partial shade |
| Bloom or harvest window | Golden yellow daisy-like flowers from late summer into fall |
| Seed count | 25 seeds |
| Sowing advice | Direct sow outdoors after frost or sow in fall where winters are mild. Press seed into prepared soil and cover very lightly, keeping the seedbed evenly moist until established. |
| Spacing | 12-24 in. apart for pollinator borders, rain gardens, and meadow-style plantings |
| Germination | Usually 7-21 days with steady moisture and warm soil; naturalized sowings may germinate unevenly |
Best For
- native wildflower plantings
- pollinator gardens
- meadow borders
- rain gardens and moist edges
- late-season yellow color
Packet Details
Includes 25 seeds. Store seeds cool, dry, and dark until sowing. Use the growing table above as a planning reference for your local season.
FAQ
Is tickseed sunflower good for pollinators?
Yes. Bidens aristosa flowers are attractive to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects during the late-season bloom window.
Where should I plant Native Tickseed Sunflower?
Plant in full sun to partial shade with consistent moisture, especially in meadow borders, rain gardens, moist edges, or naturalized wildflower beds.
Is this a tree or shrub seed?
No. Native Tickseed Sunflower is a flowering native wildflower, not a woody tree or shrub.
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