Description: | A trailing plant loaded with bright yellow flowers. |
Pronunciation: | (BI-denz)(fer-oo-lih-FO-lee-a) |
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plant
type:
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Annuals |
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Hardiness
zone:
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Sunlight:
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full to half day of full sun is needed for maximum flower production |
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Moisture:
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average |
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Soil
& Site:
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average, well drained |
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Media:
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average |
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Temperature:
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it easily survived temperatures into the upper 30 F, but at this time flower production was slim. |
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Flowers:
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bright yellow 5 ray flowers |
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Foliage:
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green, feathery trailing foliage |
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Dimensions:
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10-12 inches |
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Maintenance:
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dead heading, pruning to maintain shape |
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Propagation:
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seeds, for me it was easy from seed |
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Origin & History:
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Breed by Thomson and Morgan, England EU. 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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Notes
& Reference:
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As a trailing plant in some large pots it was prolific bloomer for me. In the garden it sprawled and crawled over plants. Much better grown as a trailing plant. |
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