Annual Cosmos

Cosmos Bipinnatus

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Overview

Cosmos bipinnatus, known as Annual Cosmos, is an eye-catching flowering plant. It boasts feathery foliage and vibrant blossoms in shades of pink, purple, white, and red atop slender stems reaching 2-4 feet in height. Blooms measure about 2-4 inches across, adding a splash of color and attracting pollinators. Thriving in full sun and well-draining soils, Cosmos is easy to grow, ideal for borders, and provides continual blooms from summer until frost.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 3–10Climate Subtropical

Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — they complete their life cycle within one growing season

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — are a popular choice for adding vibrant color and feathery textures to garden landscapes; they are quite, image 168

Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — they complete their life cycle within one growing season; for cutting gardens, Cosmos is an exceptional, image 169

Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — with widths spanning from 1 to 2 feet; and red atop slender stems reaching 2-4 feet in height, image 170

Annual Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) — somewhat wispy growth habit; and rich magentas.<br><br>Cosmos thrive in full sun exposure, image 172

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