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ASTERACEAE
Cosmos bipinnatus, Cosmos
koz  moze
bi  pin  a  tus
Description: Common
and nearly carefree
garden annual with
feathery leaves and
showy, daisy-like
flowers.
 Origin: Mexico and
the far Southern
United States.
 Height x width: Up to
6 feet tall.
 Growth habit:
Upright.
 Foliage: Opposite,
pinnate, lanceolate
or elliptical lobes,
very fine textured.
 Flowers: Shades of
pink, red, purple or
white. Ray flowers, 2
to 3 inches across,
are born on tall
pedicels. Some of the
newer varieties have
double flowers and
striped petals.
 Culture: Full sun,
best in well-drained,
moderately dry soil.
 Pests and problems:
Plant in an area
where height is not a
concern, and tie or
stake them, as they
can get so heavy that they bend. Newer varieties are usually more compact.
Uses: Background plant, cut flower.
Other facts of interest: Birds, finches in particular, love cosmos seed, so leave the
plants in the garden over the winter rather than cutting them down.
Propagation: Seed.
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