Cosmos bipinnatus

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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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Annual

 

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

 

Flower Color

Pink, Red, White

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.