Cosmos bipinnatus

Garden Cosmos

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Common Name:

Garden Cosmos

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

15°C

Maximum height:

75 cm

Maximum width:

35 cm

Garden Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) - Description

Cosmos are native to scrub and meadow areas in Mexico, the southern United States, Central America and northern South America south to Paraguay. They are used as ornamental plants popular in gardens for the 'naturalized' look. Fantastic for longtime color in the garden and for cutting and bringing indoors to enjoy the festive daisy-like blooms.

Garden Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) - Blooming

Cosmos bloom in spring and summer, and come in a variety of colors such as pink, white, orange, violet, and red. Deadhead to lengthen flowering period.

Garden Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) - Growth

Annuals and perennials. Plants will grow to be about 2-4 in. tall with a 12-18 in. spread. Does best in full sun. Perennials are good container plants. They also work well in borders. Grow annuals in herbaceous or annual borders.

Garden Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) - Planting

Plant seeds 8-12 in. apart in spring. Sow directly into the ground.

Garden Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) - Pest

Aphids. Other problems include powdery mildew, stem rot, gray mold, and stem canker.

Garden Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) - Soil and irrigation

Cosmos require soil that is well-drained with waterings every day during the first week and moderately after that.