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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) — and rich magentas.<br><br>Cosmos thrive in full sun exposure; well-drained soils; however, image 113
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — They are not fussy about soil conditions and do well in average; it boasts feathery foliage and vibrant blossoms in shades
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — they are quite drought-tolerant once established; from pure white to soft pinks, image 149
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — These charming blooms measure approximately 2 to 4 inches across and display a merry array of hues; and provides continual
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — and rich magentas.<br><br>Cosmos thrive in full sun exposure; well-drained soils; however, image 145
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — they complete their life cycle within one growing season; for cutting gardens, Cosmos is an exceptional, image 137
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — from pure white to soft pinks
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — these plants can quickly fill in spaces in garden beds and borders; thriving in full sun and well-draining soils, image 152
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — somewhat wispy growth habit; and rich magentas.<br><br>Cosmos thrive in full sun exposure
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — from pure white to soft pinks; finely-divided leaves are an attractive deep green, image 144
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — Cosmos bipinnatus, known as Annual Cosmos, is an eye-catching flowering plant; blooms measure about 2-4 inches, image 97
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — with widths spanning from 1 to 2 feet; and red atop slender stems reaching 2-4 feet in height, image 106
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — annual for full or half; deadheading will encourage continued blooming and maintain a tidy appearance
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — affectionately known as Cosmos bipinnatus
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — It boasts feathery foliage and vibrant blossoms in shades of pink; cosmos bipinnatus boasts an upright
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — they are quite drought-tolerant once established; from pure white to soft pinks, image 117
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — somewhat wispy growth habit; and rich magentas.<br><br>Cosmos thrive in full sun exposure, image 76
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — somewhat wispy growth habit; and rich magentas.<br><br>Cosmos thrive in full sun exposure, image 140
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day; plus, their flowers are attractive to butterflies and bees, adding
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — they are quite drought-tolerant once established; from pure white to soft pinks
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — Blooms measure about 2-4 inches across, adding a splash of color and attracting pollinators
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 154
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — affectionately known as Cosmos bipinnatus; creating a delicate backdrop for the daisy-like flowers, image 135
Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — For cutting gardens, Cosmos is an exceptional candidate, producing long-stemmed flowers ideal for bouquets, image 124
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