To wrap up our current series, we turn to a plant that embodies the pure, golden energy of a Northern Colorado summer: Bidens (Bidens ferulifolia). Often referred to by the folk name "Apache Beggarticks," this member of the aster family is a master of heat tolerance. While many other annuals might flag under the relentless afternoon sun of the Front Range, Bidens thrives, offering a profuse displa...