Tall Beggar-ticks
Bidens vulgata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–60" H × 6"–24" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Native to
AR, CA, CO, CT and 37 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
Tall 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 can reach up to 5 feet tall in optimal conditions. Seeds have hooked bristles that stick to clothing and animal fur for dispersal.
In an HOA neighborhood
Tall 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.
- Common name includes 'beggar-ticks' which sounds weedy
- Seeds stick aggressively to clothing and pets
- Can appear very informal and wild-looking
Wildlife value
This plant attracts a variety of pollinators including native bees, butterflies, and beetles throughout its long blooming season. The seeds also provide food for songbirds in fall and winter.
Common questions
- How much sun does Tall Beggar-ticks need?
- Tall Beggar-ticks grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Tall Beggar-ticks bloom?
- Tall Beggar-ticks blooms in July, August, September, and October.
- Where is Tall Beggar-ticks native?
- Tall Beggar-ticks (Bidens vulgata) is native to AR, CA, CO, CT and 37 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Tall Beggar-ticks attract?
- Tall Beggar-ticks draws bees, butterflies, and beetles.
- Is Tall Beggar-ticks HOA-friendly?
- Tall Beggar-ticks 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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