Annuals
Garden Cosmos
Cosmos bipinnatus
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Attracts bees and butterflies with flowers in white, pink, purple, red, or magenta. Sow seeds in the spring or plant directly from containers. Photo credit: Kirti Mathura
The Basics
Type: AnnualsSun: Full Sun, Partial SunHardiness: 0°FWater: ModerateNative To: MexicoGrowth
Growth Rate: ModerateMature Height: 3'Mature Width: 3'Mature Form: UprightFoliage
N/AColor: Medium greenTexture: FineWildlife
Bees ButterfliesFlowers
Flower Color: White, Pink, Purple, RedSeason: Summer, FallComments
Litter: LowThorns: NoneIrritation: None![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwebcms.amwua.org%2Fmedia%2F1571158696ed5b628.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Photo By: Kirti Mathura
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Photo By: Kirti Mathura