Southwestern Cosmos

 

 

Cosmos bipinnatus

 

 

Asteraceae

 

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Form: Annual
Seasonality
: Sow in spring, flowers in summer

Size: 3 ht high by 3 ft wide
Leaves
: Fine, fern like leaves
Flowers
: Daisy-like, pink, rose, lavender and red
Fruit
: Seed
Stems/Trunks
: Upright
Range/Origin
: Tropical America, Mexico
Hardiness
: n/a

Comments: No thorns

 

CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS:

·         Exposure: Full sun

·         Water: Moderate water

·         Soil: Most, well drained

·        Propagation: Seed

·         Maintenance: Minimal

 

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