Smallfruit beggarticks
Bidens mitis
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
full sun
Water
high
Size
12"–36" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
FL, GA, SC, NC and 4 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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.
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 FL, GA, SC, NC and 4 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- 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 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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