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| Family | Compositae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial | | Zone | USDA: 8a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H4 - H5 Australia: 2 - 3
| | Care Level | medium | | Height | 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft) | | Spread | 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft) | | Light | full sun | | Soil Moisture | low to average, well-drained | | Soil Type | loam to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline |
| | Description | The herbaceous perennial Cosmos atrosanguineus (chocolate cosmos) bears showy, medium red and fragrant blossoms during mid summer to early fall. | | Typical Uses | Accent, alpine or rock garden, annual, border, container, cut flowers and edging. | | Special Characteristics | This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. | | |
