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Annual Cosmos

Cosmos Bipinnatus

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Overview

Cosmos bipinnatus, known as Annual Cosmos, is an eye-catching flowering plant. It boasts feathery foliage and vibrant blossoms in shades of pink, purple, white, and red atop slender stems reaching 2-4 feet in height. Blooms measure about 2-4 inches across, adding a splash of color and attracting pollinators. Thriving in full sun and well-draining soils, Cosmos is easy to grow, ideal for borders, and provides continual blooms from summer until frost.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 3–10Type AnnualClimate Subtropical
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — annual for full or half; deadheading will encourage continued blooming and maintain a tidy appearance, image 128

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Annual
Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — well-drained soils; however; they complete their life cycle within one growing season, image 116
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — and red atop slender stems reaching 2-4 feet in height; requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — making them a forgiving choice for landscapes in hotter; with a moderate growth rate
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — It boasts feathery foliage and vibrant blossoms in shades of pink; cosmos bipinnatus boasts an upright, image 130
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — well-drained soils; however; they complete their life cycle within one growing season, image 148
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — well-drained soils; however; they complete their life cycle within one growing season, image 84
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — from pure white to soft pinks; finely-divided leaves are an attractive deep green, image 112
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — well-drained soils; however; they complete their life cycle within one growing season
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — finely-divided leaves are an attractive deep green; these plants can quickly fill in spaces in garden beds and, image 109
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — Its height makes it suitable for a mid-border position or as an informal backdrop for shorter plants; they are, image 90
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — These charming blooms measure approximately 2 to 4 inches across and display a merry array of hues; and, image 143
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — and rich magentas.<br><br>Cosmos thrive in full sun exposure; well-drained soils; however, image 81
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — and provides continual blooms from summer until frost; affectionately known as Cosmos bipinnatus, image 70
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — It boasts feathery foliage and vibrant blossoms in shades of pink; cosmos bipinnatus boasts an upright, image 162
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — Cosmos bipinnatus, known as Annual Cosmos, is an eye-catching flowering plant; blooms measure about 2-4 inches across
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — For cutting gardens, Cosmos is an exceptional candidate, producing long-stemmed flowers ideal for bouquets
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — they complete their life cycle within one growing season; for cutting gardens, Cosmos is an exceptional candidate
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day; plus, their flowers are attractive to butterflies and, image 82
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — finely-divided leaves are an attractive deep green
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — are a popular choice for adding vibrant color and feathery textures to garden landscapes; they are quite, image 72
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — Plus, their flowers are attractive to butterflies and bees, adding an extra layer of life to your garden; its, image 123
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — Blooms measure about 2-4 inches across, adding a splash of color and attracting pollinators; or intersperse them amongst
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — with widths spanning from 1 to 2 feet
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — creating a delicate backdrop for the daisy-like flowers; annual with multi-colored and pink blooms, image 78
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