Common Cosmos, Mexican Aster
Cosmosbipinnatus 'Cosimo Purple Red-White'

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Cosmos (KOS-mus)
Species: bipinnatus (by-pin-NAY-tus)
Cultivar: Cosimo Purple Red-White
Additional cultivar information: (Cosimo Series)

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
White/Near White

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

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting