Cosmos
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Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus), commonly known simply as cosmos, is an airy, heat-tolerant annual prized for its delicate, daisy-like flowers and feathery foliage. Blooming in shades of pink, white, and crimson, it adds a soft, cottage-garden feel to beds and borders throughout North Florida and South Georgia. Its upright, open habit and long bloom season make it especially valuable in pollinator gardens and naturalized plantings.
Care Needs:
• Light: Full sun
• Water: Water regularly until established; once established, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
• Pruning: Deadhead to encourage continuous blooming or cut back mid-season to refresh growth
• Fertilizer: Apply a light, balanced fertilizer at planting; avoid excessive feeding, which can reduce flowering
Attributes
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Plant TypeAnnual
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USDA Zone2 - 11
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OriginMexico
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ToxicityNot known to be toxic
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Mature Height24-48 inches
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Mature Width18-24 inches
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Soil PreferenceWell-drained, average soil
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Spacing12-18 inches
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Growth RateFast
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Critter ResistantSomewhat
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Salt ToleranceLow
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Cold ToleranceModerate
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FloweringYes
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Bloom PeriodLate spring through fall
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Flower ColorPink | Orange | Yellow | Crimson
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Stem ColorGreen
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Foliage ColorGreen

