Cosmos bipinnatus
Cosmos
A robust species with intense color; ideal for showy roadside plantings; attracts butterflies.
General Product Information:
Item Number: COSBIP01
Species Type: Naturalized
Product Categories:
Herbaceous Flowering Species, Uplands & Meadows
Classification: Herbaceous Annual
Characteristics: Single-crown.
Habitat: Disturbed sites, fields, roadsides.
Bloom Period: August to October
Flower Color: White, pink or crimson with yellow centers
Foliage Color: Green
Height: Up to 6.5 Ft
Indicator Regions (view map & key):
Northcentral & Northeast: FAC
Midwest: FAC
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
Tolerances:
Shade: Full Sun
Seed Information:
Approximate seeds per lb: 72,000
Seeding Rate: When used as part of a mix, ensure that the mix consists of not less than 1.0% and not more than 15.0% of the total.
Truax Seedbox: Fluffy