Bearded Beggarticks
Bidens polylepis
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
full sun
Water
high
Size
24"–60" H × 12"–36" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
AL, AR, IA, IL and 15 more states
Pollinators
butterflies, bees
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Bearded Beggarticks is a tall annual wildflower that produces bright yellow daisy-like flowers from summer through late fall. This native Texas plant can reach up to 5 feet tall and provides extended blooming season when many other plants are finishing. As an annual, it will need to be replanted each year or allowed to self-seed.
In an HOA neighborhood
Bearded Beggarticks is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 2 out of 5.
Works well in: mid zone, backyard only.
- May flop without support
- Best in less formal zones
Wildlife value
This plant is excellent for supporting butterflies and bees with its long blooming period from June through November. The abundant flowers provide nectar during late season when fewer native plants are in bloom.
Common questions
- How much sun does Bearded Beggarticks need?
- Bearded Beggarticks grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Bearded Beggarticks bloom?
- Bearded Beggarticks blooms in June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is Bearded Beggarticks native?
- Bearded Beggarticks (Bidens polylepis) is native to AL, AR, IA, IL and 15 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Bearded Beggarticks attract?
- Bearded Beggarticks draws butterflies and bees.
- Is Bearded Beggarticks HOA-friendly?
- Bearded Beggarticks is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
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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