•Status in Florida: Native
•Size at Maturity: Bidens alba typically grows as an annual or perennial herbaceous plant, reaching heights of about 1 to 3 feet tall.
•Phenology: Annual or perennial herb with small white flowers that bloom year-round in favorable conditions.
•Life Cycle: Annual or perennial
•Bloom Season: Year-round in favorable conditions
•Deciduous, Dioecious, Evergreen: Deciduous
•Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
•Soil Texture: Well-drained sandy or loamy soils; tolerant of various soil types
•Soil pH: Tolerant of a wide range, but prefers slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0-7.5)
•Moisture Requirements: Moist to wet soil; tolerant of periodic flooding and can thrive in boggy conditions
•Tolerance to Salt Spray: Low tolerance
•Recommended Landscape Uses: Native plant gardens, wetland gardens, rain gardens, naturalized areas
•Maintenance Tips: Low maintenance; prune as needed to control growth and remove spent flowers; may self-seed in favorable conditions
•Considerations: Bidens alba is highly attractive to pollinators, especially bees and butterflies, and provides important habitat and food for various wildlife species.
•Deer and/or Rabbit Resistance: Moderately resistant; typically not preferred by deer or rabbits
•Edible: While not typically consumed by humans, Bidens alba is valued as an ornamental plant and is not considered edible.
•Medicinal Uses: Historically used by Native American tribes for various medicinal purposes, including as a treatment for skin ailments and digestive issues.
•Toxicity to Pets: Not known to be toxic to pets, but ingestion of large quantities of plant material may cause gastrointestinal upset.
•Florida Native Companion Plant: Bidens alba is often found growing alongside other native plants in various habitats, including species such as Pickerelweed (Pontederia cordata) and Fireflag (Thalia geniculata).
•Wildlife Benefit: Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies; provides habitat and food for insects and other wildlife. Larval host for the  dainty sulphur (Nathalis iole) butterfly. Top nectar source for native bees in FL.