The annual Cosmos bipinnatus (common cosmos) bears showy, bright pink and fragrant blossoms during early summer to mid-fall. The matte foliage is light olive green in colour and fine in texture.
Typical Uses
Annual, border, cut flowers and wild flower.
Special Characteristics
This annual attracts birds and butterflies to your garden. Cosmos bipinnatus tolerates drought.
Cautions
The growth rate of Cosmos bipinnatus (common cosmos) is very fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Depending upon your local conditions, Cosmos bipinnatus (common cosmos) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.
