Bidens laevis (Smooth Beggartick) erosion control It stays low most of

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

It has an irregular shape and dense growth

including average

and it can serve as an alternative to Yaupon Holly

and the tall spikes of tubular flowers keep the hummingbirds coming back repeatedly throughout the long blooming season

Bidens laevis (Smooth Beggartick) erosion control It stays low most ofSmooth 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,