Bearded Beggarticks

About Bearded Beggarticks

Bearded Beggarticks is a show-stopping annual that produces an explosion of large, golden-yellow flowers, creating a spectacular late-summer display in moist prairies. Reaching 3 to 6 feet in height, this vigorous plant is covered in 2-inch wide flowers from August to October. It is very similar to Bidens aristosa but is distinguished by the more numerous and longer bracts that surround the flower head, giving it a 'bearded' appearance. Native to the central United States, it flourishes in wet meadows, low prairies, and along roadsides. It is one of the best plants for supporting late-season pollinators, including migrating Monarch butterflies and numerous species of native bees. It also serves as a larval host for the Dainty Sulphur butterfly. Prefers full sun and wet to medium soils. It is a fast grower and will re-seed reliably. Because of its height and prolific blooming, it is best suited for larger naturalized areas where it can create a stunning, meadow-like effect.