Beggarticks

Many of us think of this is a weed that we allow to grow for its value to insects.



Casual settings, especially toward the rear of wildflower gardens

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Once you have this plant, you will always have this plant. It can be quite weedy. The seeds have barbs which stick to clothing and pet fur.

Ruderal.

• Showy flowers
• Attracts native bees, butterflies.
• Larval host for the  dainty sulphur (Nathalis iole) butterfly.