Common Cosmos, Mexican Aster 'Picotee'

Cosmosbipinnatus

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cosmos (KOS-mus)
Species
bipinnatus (by-pin-NAY-tus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Textured
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pink
Red
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Poplar Grove, Illinois

Florence, Mississippi

Madison, Mississippi

Rochester, New York

Carlisle, Pennsylvania

North Augusta, South Carolina

Kalama, Washington

Tacoma, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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Poplar Grove, IL | November 2012 | positive

I have grown Cosmos for many years and they are beautiful, colorful, and now amazing! These tough plants have been self seeding and growi...Read More

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(Daniel) Mount Orab, OH (Zone 6b) | October 2009 | positive

The blooms are highly variable in their coloration, often showing in one day 20 different combos of white, pink and red. They are on fast...Read More

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