Annual Cosmos
Cosmos Bipinnatus
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
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 3–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Annual
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Climate
- Subtropical
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