Cosmos bipinnatus

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Southwestern Cosmos

 
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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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

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:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.