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Common Cosmos, Mexican Aster 'Gazebo Mixed'

Cosmosbipinnatus

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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
Textured
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pink
Red
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

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

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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (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
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Altamonte Springs, Florida

Rochester, New York

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Rochester, NY (Zone 6a) | July 2014 | positive

Love the Gazebo cosmos series. Similar to Sensation series but fuller plant with more flowers. Park Seed Co. sells mixed as well as separate colors.

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