Blazing Star™ Bidens ferulifolia

Blazing Star™ is a bicolored Bidens whose yellow petals carry a vivid contrasting star pattern. Danziger describes the selection as early flowering, well branched, and continuing to bloom into summer. ## Seasonal display and use [Danziger’s cultivar profile](https://www.danzigeronline.com/catalog/annuals/blazing-star/) identifies Blazing Star as Bidens ferulifolia in the TIMELESS™ Collection, with single flowers and a mounded/semi-trailing garden habit. The nursery profile from [Emerisa Gardens](https://www.emerisa.com/plant/bidbls4-h-09-s/bidens-ferulifolia-timeless-collection-blazing-star) describes yellow blooms with a red central star and lists sun exposure, container and border uses, and a compact 12–14 inch form. The [RHS species profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/27935/bidens-ferulifolia/details) describes the species’ finely divided green leaves and preference for full sun and well-drained soil. Use Blazing Star in patio pots, hanging baskets, or sunny borders where its patterned flowers can be appreciated. Its spread and fullness depend on climate, pot size, and growing conditions. ## Growing conditions Choose a bright site and freely draining soil or potting mix. Water during establishment and active growth, especially in containers, without leaving the root zone waterlogged. Bidens is often treated as a warm-season annual in frost-prone areas. ## Maintenance Trim damaged stems when needed and monitor the foliage for pests. The species is naturally branching; keep containers adequately watered to support continued flowering.