Common Cosmos, Mexican Aster 'Double Click'

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:

Glen Avon, California

Milpitas, California

Pedley, California

Rubidoux, California

Sunnyslope, California

Wilton, Connecticut

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Madison, Mississippi

Raleigh, North Carolina

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

North Augusta, South Carolina

Simpsonville, South Carolina

Fort Worth, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

Kalama, Washington

Menasha, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
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neutral
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North Augusta, ON | September 2007 | positive

Wonderful plant. Nice and bushy, covered with blooms, drought tolerant. It will forever be a yearly addition to my gardens.

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Appleton, WI (Zone 5a) | September 2006 | neutral

My verdict is still out on this plant. I was expecting it to be similar to other cosmos but puffy. The stems do not hold the flowers upri...Read More

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