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Cosmos bipinnatus

Southwestern Cosmos

Plant photo of: Cosmos bipinnatus
Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

Annual that grows to 3' x 3'. Blooms are white pink or purple with tufted yellow centers. They appear summer through fall. Good butterfly attractor. Sow seeds in spring or plant from containers.

 

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Pink, Purple, White

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace damaged nozzles or heads with those identical to other heads on the same valve.

Mixing different types of heads on the same valve will create overly dry areas or overly wet areas.