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Common Cosmos, Mexican Aster 'Cosmic Red'

Cosmossulphureus

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cosmos (KOS-mus)
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Species
sulphureus (sul-FER-ee-us)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Red
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements

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Soil pH requirements
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Coushatta, Louisiana

Quincy, Massachusetts

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Belfield, North Dakota

Fort Worth, Texas

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