Cosmos or Mexican Aster - Garden Basics - Flower - Annual ((Cosmos bipinnatus ))

Produces masses of colorful blooms on a bushy 2 foot plant from midsummer until frost. 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.

• Type
  annual
• Propagation
  seeds
• Light
  full sun
• Flower Color
  white, pink, purple, lavender, orange, red
• Bloom Time
  early or mid summer until autumn
• Height
  1-10 feet (1-2 for most varieties)
• Width
  9-12 inches
• Soil Requirements
  neutral or alkaline pH, dry or average moisture, well drained, moderately rich
• Zones
  all
• Uses
  cutting bed, border, edging, dried