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Common Cosmos, Mexican Aster 'White Sensation'

Cosmosbipinnatus

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Cosmos (KOS-mus)

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Species

bipinnatus (by-pin-NAY-tus)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Other Details

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for cutting

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

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

Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry

Regional

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

New Haven, Connecticut

Kintnersville, Pennsylvania

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