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Cosmos bipinnatus '' Common Names: Cosmos, Mexican Aster

Description:

Tender annual roduces masses of colorful blooms on a bushy 2 foot plant from midsummer until frost. It has fine feathery foliage, its pinnate leaves growing to 10 inches in length. Seeds are sown directly outdoors. Some varieties grow to 10 feet, however most grow to 1-2 feet. Easy to grow in dry and infertile soils. Deadheading will prolong flowering. Seeds can also be sown in autumn. In warm areas, tubers may overwinter if heavily mulched.

Recommendations:

Do not apply large does of fertilizer as flowering will be suppressed. Deadhead to promote continual flowering.

Problems:

Large varieties will require staking. Reseeds itself.

Attributes   Plant Group: Flowering Hardiness: Zones 5 - 10 Type: Annual Mature Size: Height 1 - 10 ft (1-2 ft for most varieties) x Width 9 - 12 inches (22 - 30 cm) Flowering Period: Summer to killing frost Flowering Attributes: White, pink, purple, lavender, orange, or red Large, single on long peduncles (2 - 3 inches (5-7 cm)) Foliage Attributes: Deciduous foliage. Culture   Light: Full Sun Only Soil: Sandy or Dry Miscellaneous   Propagation Methods: Seed Provides Cut Flowers Attracts Butterflies Located in Geoff's Florida Gardens

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