Bidens Alba Butterfly Needles Flower Seeds
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Invite pollinators and effortless charm into your garden with Bidens Alba Butterfly Needles Flower Seeds, a native wildflower prized for its delicate white petals, golden-yellow centers, and unbeatable appeal to butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Also known as Spanish Needles or Butterfly Needles, this hardy and fast-growing plant is perfect for naturalized areas, pollinator gardens, borders, and wildflower meadows. Our high-quality seeds ensure excellent germination and easy success for gardeners of all levels.
Thriving in full sun and tolerating poor soils and drought, Bidens Alba blooms generously from spring through fall, reseeding itself for years of beauty. Whether you’re building a pollinator haven or simply looking for a low-maintenance, high-impact flower, these seeds are a must-have. Grow your own vibrant patch of nature with these eco-friendly blooms that bring your garden to life!




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Features
Life Cycle
Perennial
Planting Season
Spring to Fall
Growth Habit
Spreading Upright
Flavor Profile
Mildly Bitter
Plant Characteristics
Daisy-Like Blooms
Use
Pollinator Attractor
Growing Conditions
Full Sun, Dry Soil
Harvest Advantages
Continuous Blooms
Plant Resistance
Drought Resistant
Bidens Alba Butterfly Needles Flower Seeds
Spanish Needle
Seed Names
Spanish Needle, Shepherd’s Needle
Seed Type
Wildflower, Open-Pollinated
Bidens Alba, also known as Spanish Needle or Butterfly Needles, is a hardy, nectar-rich flower that thrives in warm climates. Known for attracting butterflies, bees, and other pollinators, it features small, white daisy-like flowers and grows easily in tough conditions.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Depth
1/8 inch
Sowing Method
Direct Sowing
Plant Spacing
12–16 inches
Days to Maturity
70–90 Days
Soil Preparation
Loamy or Sandy
Hardiness Zones
5–11
Water Needs
Low to Moderate
Planting Season
Spring to Early Fall
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
Up to 25 sq ft
500
Up to 125 sq ft
1000
Up to 250 sq ft