Bidens Species, Spanish Needles

Bidensbipinnata

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Bidens (BY-denz)
Species
bipinnata (by-pin-NAY-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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negative
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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | January 2007 | neutral

Spanish Needles Bidens bipinnata is Native to Texas and other States.

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | July 2004 | negative

This is one of the "hitch hiker" plants like beggar lice or cockleburs. Elongated seed has two sharp needles which penetrate clothing and...Read More

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