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Common Cosmos, Mexican Aster 'Sonata White'

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

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Other Details

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

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

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:

Desert Hot Springs, California

Bradenton, Florida

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Rochester, New York

Lansdowne, Pennsylvania

Fort Worth, Texas

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LilyLover_UT

Ogden, UT (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | positive

Shorter than most cosmos, 'Sonata White' will fit into any garden.

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