Also known as Beggarticks · 6 saves
Bidens
Bidens, the genus most gardeners know as beggarticks. We track 2 varieties; the ones most used by real gardeners.
The 2 most-saved Bidens varieties
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Save the Bidens you grow and get care reminders timed to your zone.
Bidens questions
How many types of Bidens are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 2 distinct Bidens varieties. The most popular — ranked by 6 real gardeners — are shown first above.
What zones does Bidens grow in?
Across its varieties, Bidens covers USDA Zones 9–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Bidens bloom?
Most Bidens varieties bloom in summer to fall, mid-summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Bidens should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.