Bidens ferulifolia

Bidens ferulifolia

Bidens ferulifolia - Bidens ferulifolia

Common Name: Bidens ferulifolia
Genus: Bidens
Species: ferulifolia

The Latin translation of the word Bidens makes reference to the two teeth-like projections that can be found on the seeds of these plants.

Category: Annuals & Biennials

Height: 0.50 m (50 cm)
Spread: 1.00 m (100 cm)

Hardiness: Half-Hardy
Growth Rate: Fast growing
Flowering Period: June to September
Long Flowering Period
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Gold, Yellow
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light or Chalky/Alkaline
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained
Features: Has interesting foliage, Suitable for growing in containers, Long flowering period

In warmer climates this perennial plant can be grown all year round. In the U.K it is best to treat Bidens erulifolia as a half-hardy annual.

Many bright, golden-yellow flowers are produced, starting in early summer through to mid-autumn.

The foliage of Bidens ferulifolia is mid-green, finely divided and fern-like. Bidens ferulifolia is often used in hanging baskets and containers.