Cosmos
Cosmos bipinnatus
Asteraceae · Annual
Cosmos are delightful, daisy-like flowers with delicate foliage, perfect for adding a airy touch to garden beds. They are exceptionally easy to grow and attract butterflies.
- · Prefers full sun and tolerates poor soil.
- · Stake taller varieties to prevent flopping.
- · Deadhead to encourage continuous blooming, though some self-seeding is desirable.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 2-11
- Sun: Full sun
- Water: Low
- Maintenance: Low
- Type: Annual
- Mature size: 2-6 ft tall · 1-3 ft wide
- Bloom season: Summer to frost · Pink, purple, white, yellow, orange
- Pollinator friendly: Yes
- Container suitable: Yes
- Cold tolerance: Tender
- Heat tolerance: Excellent
- Soil: Average, well-drained soil
- Growth rate: Fast
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