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Common Cosmos, Mexican Aster 'Gazebo Red'

Cosmosbipinnatus

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Cosmos bipinnatus by RosemaryA
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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cosmos (KOS-mus)
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Species
bipinnatus (by-pin-NAY-tus)
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Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
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Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Annuals
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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
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Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Rochester, New York

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RosemaryA
Toronto, ON (Zone 5b) | August 2008 | neutral

Pretty, and easy to grow, but certainly not crimson red as shown on the seed packet (Mr. Fothergill's), but rather fuchsia. Why do seed s...Read More

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