Organic Horticulture in the Mid-Atlantic/Bidens frondosa

Bidens frondosa (Devil's Beggarticks) Bidens frondosa (devil's beggarticks) is an annual native plant found naturally in low meadows but also a common weed of gardens. The plants emerge in mid-spring, flowering in mid- to late summer, then producing seeds that stick to clothing. Despite being an annual, the plant can produce very tough root systems. Cold-pile composting is safe before flowers are produced. thumb|left|225px|Plant thumb|right|225px|Flower thumb|right|225px|seeds Bidens frondosa