Common Cosmos, Mexican Aster 'Dazzler'

Cosmosbipinnatus

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cosmos (KOS-mus)
Species
bipinnatus (by-pin-NAY-tus)
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
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
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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:

Elba, New York

Kintnersville, Pennsylvania

Crossville, Tennessee

Lakewood, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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Elba, NY (Zone 6a) | March 2010 | positive

I grew these for the first time last year. They were listed as "Red Dazzler". However, as noted in the photos, they are really a deep, ...Read More

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Crossville, TN (Zone 7a) | August 2008 | positive

A perfect plant. Perfect color and I haven't had to water it since I first planted it earlier in the season. Great for drought conditions.

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