Cosmos - Dwarf Mixed (Cosmos bipinnatus)
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Cosmos is a 2' to 4' tall annual introduced from Mexico. It has become a garden favorite due to its ease of establishment, minimum maintenance, tolerance for poor soils, minimum water needs, profuse flowers, and rapid space filling growth. Plants grown in rich soils may require staking. Cosmos flowers from mid-summer until late fall and easily self-seeds. Prices listed are based on pure live seed weight, not bulk weight.
Species Details
| Common Name (Botanical Name) | Cosmos - Dwarf Mixed (Cosmos bipinnatus) |
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| Bloom Season | Summer-Fall |
| Group | Wildflowers/Forbs |
| Bloom Color | Mixed |
| Duration | Annual |
| Soil moisture | Dry (Xeric);Medium (Mesic) |
| Soil texture | Coarse (Sand);Medium (Silt/Loam);Fine (Clay) |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Status | Introduced |
| Wetland status | FAC;FACU;FACW |
| pH | Neutral |
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| Average height | 3-4ft |
| USDA Zones | 8a;8b; |
| RNS Region | 1;2;3;4;5;6;7 |
| Planting rate/Acre | 9.07 |
| Seeds Per Lb. | 72000 |
| Seeds Per Oz | 4500 |
| Seeds Per Packet | 225 |
| Product Benefits | Aesthetic Value;Nectar Source;Quick Growth; |