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Cosmos bipinnatus

Southwestern Cosmos

Plant photo of: Cosmos bipinnatus
Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

Annual that grows to 3' x 3'. Blooms are white pink or purple with tufted yellow centers. They appear summer through fall. Good butterfly attractor. Sow seeds in spring or plant from containers.

 

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Pink, Purple, White

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.