Nodding Beggarticks (Bidens cernua) is in the Sunflowers, Daisies, Asters, and Allies family (Asteraceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 941 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in September.
Nationally it blooms mainly from September to September, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Nodding Beggarticks: observations by month (U.S.)
About Nodding Beggarticks
Bidens cernua is a plant species in the sunflower family, widespread across much of Eurasia and North America. It is commonly called nodding beggarticks or nodding bur-marigold,From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Nodding Beggarticks by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 149 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Minnesota | 109 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Oregon | 93 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Michigan | 80 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Washington | 80 | September | Aug–Sep |
| Wisconsin | 56 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Maine | 44 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Kentucky | 39 | September | Sep–Oct |
| New Jersey | 37 | September | Sep–Sep |
| New York | 35 | September | Sep–Sep |
| New Hampshire | 29 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Pennsylvania | 28 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Ohio | 24 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Illinois | 20 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Indiana | 18 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Massachusetts | 16 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Missouri | 16 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Iowa | 13 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Connecticut | 10 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Maryland | 7 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Utah | 7 | September | Aug–Sep |
| Arkansas | 6 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Alaska | 5 | August | Aug–Aug |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (Sunflowers, Daisies, Asters, and Allies)
black-eyed Susan
Common Yarrow
White Snakeroot
Chicory
Lawn daisy
Philadelphia fleabane
Pearly Everlasting
Blue Mistflower
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Nodding Beggarticks?
Nationally, September has the most observations, with the main season from September to September.
Where is Nodding Beggarticks most often seen?
The most observations come from Vermont, Minnesota, Oregon.