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Apache Beggarticks

Bidens ferulifolia

Also known as Fern-leaved Beggarticks, Fernleaf Beggarticks, Goldilocks Rocks

Apache beggarticks forms sprawling mounds of finely divided, fern-like foliage that stay carpeted in vibrant yellow daisy-like blossoms throughout warm weather. Native to rocky slopes and dry plateaus of Mexico and the American Southwest, it thrives in lean soils under relentless sun. Its nectar-rich flower heads serve as vital late-season fueling stations for wandering native bees, syrphid flies, and migrating butterflies.

FloweringDrought-TolerantPollinator-Friendly
Apache Beggarticks reference
Kurt Stüber [1] / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preySunlight, Water, Soil Minerals
Predators
  • Aphids
  • Spider Mites
  • Mule Deer
ThreatsHabitat conversion, overgrazing by livestock, and competition from invasive grasses
HabitatsArid grasslands, rocky slopes, open pine-oak woodlands, and gardens
Life spanShort-lived perennial (frequently grown as an annual)
Classification
  1. OrderAsterales
  2. FamilyAsteraceae
  3. GenusBidens
  4. SpeciesBidens ferulifolia
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
  • Cultivation: Grow in full sun and well-drained soil for profuse, season-long blooms.
  • Pollinator Watching: Observe midday when small solitary bees and hoverflies crowd the florets.
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