Cosmos bipinnatus |
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Southwestern Cosmos |
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.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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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
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.