Smallfruit beggarticks
Bidens mitis
Last reviewed: August 2026
Smallfruit beggarticks (Bidens mitis) is a annual forb native to AL, AR, DE, FL and 11 more states. It blooms in August, September, October, and November. The flowers draw bees and butterflies.
Light
full sun
Water
high
Size
12"–36" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
AL, AR, DE, FL and 11 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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Slender branching annual forb with fine feathery foliage and small bright yellow daisy-like flowers. Thrives in consistently moist soil and forms loose colonies along wet edges.
Growing Smallfruit beggarticks
Grow Smallfruit beggarticks in full sun and high water. Mature plants reach 12 to 36 inches tall and spread 12 to 24 inches wide. Expect moderate maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Smallfruit beggarticks takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: moderate. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only, mid zone.
- self-seeds readily and can look weedy if not managed
- produces bur-like seeds that stick to clothing and pet fur
Wildlife value
Nectar-rich late-season blooms attract bees and butterflies, and the seeds provide food for songbirds.
Common questions
- How much sun does Smallfruit beggarticks need?
- Smallfruit beggarticks grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Smallfruit beggarticks bloom?
- Smallfruit beggarticks blooms in August, September, October, and November.
- Where is Smallfruit beggarticks native?
- Smallfruit beggarticks (Bidens mitis) is native to AL, AR, DE, FL and 11 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Smallfruit beggarticks attract?
- Smallfruit beggarticks draws bees and butterflies.
- Is Smallfruit beggarticks HOA-friendly?
- Smallfruit beggarticks takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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