Cosmos bipinnatus |
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Description
Cosmos bipinnatus is an annual. Grows up to 8' high and 1.5'-2.5 ft. wide. Blossoms are 3-4' wide, with tufted yellow centers and rays in white and shades of pink, rose, lavender, purple, or crimson.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Annual
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
Pink, Red, 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
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Filler, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.