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Chocolate Cosmos

Cosmos Atrosanguineus

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Overview

Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos atrosanguineus) is a herbaceous perennial boasting velvety dark-brown to maroon flowers up to 2 inches across. These bloom from mid-summer to fall, exuding a rich cocoa scent. Reaching 20-24 inches in height with a spread of 12-18 inches, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Ideal for borders, it adds a decadent touch and attracts pollinators, yet is deer-resistant. USDA zones 7-10.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 7–9Type AnnualClimate Subtropical
Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos Atrosanguineus) — The blossoms are borne atop slender; is an enchanting perennial that captivates with its sumptuous
Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos Atrosanguineus) — perfect for evening strolls in the garden.<br><br>While the plant is a tender perennial in Zones 7 through 10Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos Atrosanguineus) — Ideal for borders, it adds a decadent touch and attracts pollinators, yet is deer-resistantChocolate Cosmos (Cosmos Atrosanguineus) — intriguing color and delightful fragranceChocolate Cosmos (Cosmos Atrosanguineus) — yet sturdy stems that can reach heights of around 15 to 24 inches; this adds a sensory allure to the landscape designChocolate Cosmos (Cosmos Atrosanguineus) — This adds a sensory allure to the landscape design; yet sturdy stems that can reach heights of around 15 to 24 inchesChocolate Cosmos (Cosmos Atrosanguineus) — The plant's foliage is a deep green+35

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
7–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Annual
Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos Atrosanguineus) — The blossoms are borne atop slender; is an enchanting perennial that captivates with its sumptuous
Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos Atrosanguineus) — perfect for evening strolls in the garden.<br><br>While the plant is a tender perennial in Zones 7 through 10
Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos Atrosanguineus) — Ideal for borders, it adds a decadent touch and attracts pollinators, yet is deer-resistant
Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos Atrosanguineus) — intriguing color and delightful fragrance
Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos Atrosanguineus) — yet sturdy stems that can reach heights of around 15 to 24 inches; this adds a sensory allure to the landscape design
Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos Atrosanguineus) — This adds a sensory allure to the landscape design; yet sturdy stems that can reach heights of around 15 to 24 inches
Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos Atrosanguineus) — The plant's foliage is a deep green
Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos Atrosanguineus) — The plant's foliage is a deep green; reaching 20-24 inches in height with a spread of 12-18 inches, it thrives in
Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos Atrosanguineus) — is an enchanting perennial that captivates with its sumptuous
Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos Atrosanguineus) — it can be grown as an annual in cooler climates; annual with red blooms
Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos Atrosanguineus) — the Cosmos atrosanguineus adds an exotic touch
Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos Atrosanguineus) — it can be grown as an annual in cooler climates
Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos Atrosanguineus) — The blossoms are borne atop slender
Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos Atrosanguineus) — Reaching 20-24 inches in height with a spread of 12-18 inches, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil; the
Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos Atrosanguineus) — Its chocolatey hints not only provide an olfactory delight but also entice beneficial pollinators; intriguing color
Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos Atrosanguineus) — Its chocolatey hints not only provide an olfactory delight but also entice beneficial pollinators
Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos Atrosanguineus) — almost chocolatey flowers that are about 1 to 2 inches in diameter; red flowers in the garden
Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos Atrosanguineus) — These bloom from mid-summer to fall, exuding a rich cocoa scent; commonly known as Chocolate Cosmos
Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos Atrosanguineus) — commonly known as Chocolate Cosmos; these bloom from mid-summer to fall, exuding a rich cocoa scent
Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos Atrosanguineus) — this plant is a distinctive addition to any garden setting
Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos Atrosanguineus) — is an enchanting perennial that captivates with its sumptuous; the blossoms are borne atop slender
Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos Atrosanguineus) — such as ornamental grasses or silver-foliaged perennials; perfect for evening strolls in the garden.<br><br>While
Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos Atrosanguineus) — perfect for evening strolls in the garden.<br><br>While the plant is a tender perennial in Zones 7 through 10; such
Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos Atrosanguineus) — This adds a sensory allure to the landscape design
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