FLOWERS / COSMOS
Pink and white flowers, with fern-like leaves. Height can reach up to 7’. Needs full sun. Bloom time is approximately late summer to first hard frost. Produces many seeds. Deadheading will create many flowers and further extend blooming. Isn’t picky about growing conditions. Tolerates dry, clay soil. Perfect for a background. Cosmos look beautiful if wanting to plant a “fairy garden”.
This is one of the plants that pollinators depend on due to the extended blooming. Monarch butterflies love Cosmos. Bumblebees, Sweat Bees, Ceratina, etc are also dependent on it. Highly recommend Cosmos for these reasons.
$3
Listed In: 2022, 2025