Beggar-ticks
Bidens frondosa
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–48" H × 6"–24" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Native to
AL, AR, AZ, CA and 43 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Beggar-ticks is a native annual wildflower that produces small yellow daisy-like flowers from summer through fall. The plant has an upright, branching habit and is known for its prolific blooming period that extends well into autumn.
In an HOA neighborhood
Beggar-ticks takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Very weedy appearance
- Seeds stick aggressively to clothing and pets
- Can spread readily and look unkempt
Wildlife value
Host plant for silver checkerspot butterfly.
This plant is valuable for late-season pollinators including native bees, butterflies, and beetles when few other flowers are available. The seeds also provide food for birds in fall and winter.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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