Family: Asteraceae
Scientific Name: Bidens ferulifolia  Peters Gold Carpet
Common Name: Peters Golden Carpet
Description:
A very florific bloomer covered with 5 petaled golden hued flowers. Can be used in a hanging basket, trailing in pots or as a spreading ground cover.
plant type:
Annuals
Hardiness zone:
9-11
Sunlight:
full sun
Moisture:
average, draught tolerant once established
Soil & Site:
average
Media:
Temperature:
hardy to 30 degrees F
Flowers:
5 ray flowers, golden hued, honey scented
Foliage:
Dimensions:
12 inches tall, spread over 24 inches
Maintenance:
very little
Propagation:
Origin & History:
Distributed by Proven Winners. Bidens is made up of Latin bis (twice, in two) and dens (tooth) components with reference to the two-fanged fruit (seeds). (www.plantlives.com)
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