Menu
+ Add

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos

Plant photo of: Cosmos bipinnatus
Previous Photo      Next Photo
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

Cosmos bipinnatus is an annual. It grows up to 8' high and 1.5'-2.5' wide. Blossoms are 3'-4' wide, with tufted yellow centers and rays in white or shades of pink, rose, lavender, purple, or crimson.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.