Bidens × decipiens

Bidens × decipiens

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Bidens
Species:
Bidens × decipiens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
120 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Keystone Species Ranking

Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
★★★☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies, birds

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily in moist conditions; may self-sow prolifically in suitable habitats.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI