Bidens laevis (Smooth Beggartick) erosion control and it can serve as

and it can serve as an alternative to Yaupon Holly

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part sun Bloom color Creamy white Bloom time Spring Mature height 2-3 ft Mature spread 3-4 ft Evergreen  Yes Attracts Bees Deer resistant Yes

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Bidens laevis (Smooth Beggartick) erosion control and it can serve asSmooth Beggartick is a native annual that draws a wide array of insects. It does not typically outcompete other native plants but instead integrates well into wetland landscapes. It grows best in full sun but also tolerates partial shade. It can flop over when top heavy with flowers and seeds. It typically blooms until frost making it a valuable late season nectar source. In its native habitat Smooth Beggartick is associated with bogs, marshy areas,