Spanish Needle Seeds - Flower Plant

Spanish Needles is a fast-growing annual to short-lived perennial wildflower valued for its daisy-like white flowers with bright yellow centers and its ability to attract a wide variety of pollinators. It is well suited to wildflower meadows, pollinator gardens, borders, and naturalized landscapes. The plant thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil and blooms over a long season. Its adaptability and abundant nectar make it an excellent choice for supporting butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects.

Features

• Fast-growing wildflower with daisy-like blooms
• Produces white flowers with bright yellow centers
• Attracts butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators
• Suitable for meadows, borders, and naturalized gardens
• Adapted to a wide range of growing conditions
• Performs well in well-drained soil
• Long flowering season with abundant blooms

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Bidens alba
• Common Name (US): Spanish Needles
• Seed Type / Variety: Wildflower Variety
• Growth Habit: Annual to short-lived perennial
• USDA Zones: 8-11 (grown as an annual in cooler climates)
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: March-May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7-21 days at 70-85°F (21-29°C) in moist, well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy, loamy, or clay soil
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate watering; drought-tolerant once established
• Mature Plant Size: 2-5 feet tall, 1-3 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches apart