Annuals
Garden Cosmos
Cosmos bipinnatus
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 MexicoGrowth
Growth Rate: ModerateMature Height: 3'Mature Width: 3'Mature Form: UprightFoliage
N/AColor: Medium greenTexture: FineWildlife
Bees ButterfliesFlowers
Flower Color: White, pink, purple, red, or magentaSeason: Summer to fallComments
Litter: LowThorns: NoneIrritation: NoneAttracts Wildlife
Pool Friendly
Photo By: Kirti Mathura
Photo By: Kirti Mathura