Bidens aristosa (bearded beggarticks or tickseed sunflower) offers several ecological and aesthetic benefits, making it a valuable plant for native landscaping and natural habitats. 
 
Bidens aristosa is a pollinator magnet, producing abundant nectar and pollen that attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. It blooms in late summer to early fall, a critical time when many pollinators are searching for food as other flowers fade.
 
The seeds of Bidens aristosa are an important food source for birds, particularly finches. The plant also provides cover for small animals and insects, enhancing biodiversity in the areas where it grows.
This plant's ability to thrive in moist, disturbed soils makes it excellent for preventing erosion in wetland areas, ditches, and streambanks. Its dense growth habit helps hold soil in place.
 
With its bright yellow, daisy-like flowers, Bidens aristosa adds a cheerful, sunflower-like beauty to gardens and natural landscapes. Its long blooming season makes it a showy addition to meadows, pollinator gardens, or wildflower plantings.
 
Bidens aristosa is easy to grow and highly adaptable to various conditions, including wet, poorly drained soils and disturbed areas. It self-seeds readily, making it a low-maintenance option for naturalizing landscapes or filling in spaces.
 
As a native species, Bidens aristosa is well-suited to its local environment, requiring minimal inputs like fertilizers or pesticides. By planting natives, gardeners support ecological balance and help combat the spread of invasive species.
 
It is native to the following states:
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Louisiana
Maryland
Michigan
Mississippi
Missouri
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
 
Annual zones 3-13
 
This is for 25 seeds