Foliage: Spade-shaped medium green leaves are serrated and grow in a tight habit.
Attracts: Pollinators, butterflies
Unlike its namesake, Campfire Marshmallow won’t melt in heat. It was bred to withstand the hottest days, and for its prolific, daisy-like white flowers. These bidens flowers require part to full sun and grow up to a foot tall (and slightly wider). It does best in moist soil, but it is drought-tolerant and can handle periods of less water.
Plant them in a container by themselves where they’ll have enough room to grow, or in a mass planting. In growing zones where this flower blooms perennially, use it as a low hedge or a border. Campfire Marshmallow also grows in hanging baskets. When planted in containers, fertilize on a regular basis; if planted in the ground, one dose of fertilizer suffices for multiple months. The plant requires no deadheading and looks tidy throughout the season.
Benefits of Growing Campfire Marshmallow Bidens Flower
Beyond the puffy, sweet blooms, these flowers bring in a number of pollinators and beneficial garden bugs. Butterflies will stop by, as well as bees. Furthermore, these bidens boast flowers throughout spring and summer — from first planting to the first hard frost — so their lengthy blooming season ensures they provide interest for a long time.
Birds won’t visit Campfire Marshmallow, since the plant was designed to produce blooms, rather than seeds. With that said, pollinators greatly enjoy the plant’s bright yellow centers.
If you’re looking for other bidens flower blooms for your yard, Campfire Red Ember and Campfire Flame also offer continuous blooms while handling heat. They feature red and orange petals, respectively.
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