Bur Marigold Seeds
Flower Specifications
Season: Annual
USDA Zones: 4 - 10
Height: 20 inches
Bloom Season: Mid summer to fall
Bloom Color: Yellow
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Well drained lighter soils, pH 5.6 - 7.8
Deer Resistant: Yes
House Plant: No
Latin Name: Bidens aurea
Planting Directions
Temperature: 65 - 70F
Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Surface sow or only thinly cover the seed
Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 15 - 18 inches
Care & Maintenance: Bur Marigold
Bur Marigold (Bidens Aurea) - Bidens Aurea seeds grow quickly and easily into a sweet annual that makes a nice addition to the garden. This tall, long-stemmed Bur Marigold shimmers from mid-summer until fall, producing beautiful golden yellow flowers. Each simple, five-petaled daisy is two-toned, with paler, white-tipped petals set round a darker middle. The ferny foliage of the plant truly makes this a unique flower grown from flower seeds.
Not too many gardeners know about Bidens Aurea flower seed. This hidden secret is making its way to popularity as people are appreciating its unique attributes. Bur Marigold will grow in clay and heavier soil as well as lighter soils, but it's more likely to run on lighter ground. In can self-sow with the seeds popping up some distance away, weaving itself among other plants. It does not smother or crowd other plants. Grow the flower seed in baskets, containers, or directly in the flower garden. Sometimes Bur-Marigold is also called Hannay's Lemon Drop.