Bidens — 9 species
Botanical species in the genus Bidens recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Bidens aurea
Bidens aurea
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Bidens aurea is not hardy in the colder areas of the temperate zone, it tolerates occasional temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c. Succeeds in any moderately fertile moisture-retentive soil in full sun. Prefers a good well-drained soil.
Full cultivation guide →Bidens bigelovii
Bidens bigelovii
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Bidens bigelovii is a plant of the semi-arid warm temperate to subtropical zones of southern N. America. Succeeds in any moderately fertile moisture-retentive soil in full sun.
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Bidens bipinnata
Bidens bipinnata
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in any moderately fertile moisture-retentive soil in full sun. A good bee plant.
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Bidens biternata
Bidens biternata
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Bidens biternata is a very widespread plant, growing wild in the temperate regions of eastern China, through to the subtropical and tropical regions of Africa, Asia and the Pacific. It is adventive in temperate regions of western Europe. Members of this genus generally succeed in any moderately fertile moisture-retentive soil in full sun.
Full cultivation guide →Bidens frondosa
Bidens frondosa
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Originally from N. America, Bidens frondosa has spread through cultivation and as a weed - it is reported to be naturalized in many parts of Europe, temperate Asia and New Zealand. Succeeds in any moderately fertile moisture-retentive soil in full sun.
Full cultivation guide →Bidens parviflora
Bidens parviflora
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in any moderately fertile moisture-retentive soil in full sun.
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Bidens pilosa
Bidens pilosa
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Bidens pilosa is a pantropical weed, often also extending into the temperate zone, where it can be found at elevations up to 3,600 metres. It prefers temperatures above 15°c and below 45°c, but is tolerant to frosts and has roots capable of withstanding and regenerating after short-lived temperatures falling as low as -15°c. It can succeed in areas where the mean annual rainfall is in the range 500 - 3,500mm.
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Bidens tripartita
Bidens tripartita
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in any moderately fertile damp to wet soil in full sun. The flowering heads smell like rosin or cedar when they are burnt. The seed coats have reflexed prickles which allow them to adhere to clothing, animal fur etc.
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