Common Cosmos, Mexican Aster 'Dwarf Sensation Mix'

Cosmosbipinnatus

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cosmos (KOS-mus)
Species
bipinnatus (by-pin-NAY-tus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
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
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
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Thousand Oaks, California

Delmar, Delaware

Bay City, Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan

New Baltimore, Michigan

Lincoln, Nebraska

Trenton, New Jersey

Belfield, North Dakota

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Baden, Pennsylvania

Fort Worth, Texas

Houston, Texas

Tremonton, Utah

De Pere, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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negative
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Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | April 2007 | positive

These reseed themselves but aren't invasive. I've had them come back from seed for three years in a row. They bloom well and I've had no ...Read More

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(Zone 7b) | May 2006 | positive

Really does stay compact (2-3 ft max) and can be used in borders. I love it.

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