Bidens alba is a Florida native wildflower native to most of the United States. Since the latin botanical name is easy to say, it is usually called by that instead of the common names. Common names include beggarticks, butterfly needle, and spanish needle. It is an annual wildflower that grows almost anywhere the seeds will germinate. And boy do they germinate! It is an aggressive spreader through seed. Once you have one of these plants, you will always have this plant!
 
Bidens alba is commonly looked down on as an annoying weed. But it is anything but that. The flowers are attractive even though the leggy growth habit is not everybody's cup of tea. The flowers are also one of the, if not THE most common sources of pollen for honeybees in the state of Florida. the bees flock to this plant. Not just honeybees, but native bees too. 
 
The flowers and leaves are edible. They have little flavor but can be eaten raw. Flowers can be used as a garnish on salads. It is thought that sap can help stop bleeding. 
 
As if this plant couldn't get any better, it is also a host plant for the dainty sulphur butterfly. 
 
Native to the southern U.S.  and Florida while other species are native to other regions. Also native to Central and South America
Natural range in FL includes the entire state.
Loves full sun where it flowers the best, but it will grow and survive most light conditions.
Loves dry sandy soils and thrives in dry periods. 
Tall and leggy up to 3-4' tall. Can be pruned to encourage bushier look. 1-3' wide.
Can be grown in zones 8-11
 
Size: 1 gal, 4" Seedling
 
Shipping materials are recycled. Please feel free to compost our shredded paper we use for cushioning. The package may have been reused. Feel free to reuse again, use as mulch, or recycle.
 
Plants are only shipped on Mondays and Tuesdays. This is to avoid plants sitting at a post office or warehouse over a weekend and reducing shipping stress on plants. Plants arrive healthier and quicker when you select priority shipping. Plants ship from Florida. Keep that in mind when deciding to buy and selecting shipping options. 
 
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