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Common Cosmos, Mexican Aster 'Rubenza'

Cosmosbipinnatus

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Cosmos bipinnatus by amorecuore
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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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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Smooth
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Milpitas, California

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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cosmosfanatic
Milpitas, CA | November 2009 | neutral

Really? Mine gave out a lot of seeds!

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