Cosmos

Cosmos bipinnatus

Origin: Central America, Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica

Improvement status: Wild

Seeds per packet: ~4,000 (Bulk Packet)

Germination tested: 03/2021: 92% (Dormant seed: 5%)

Life cycle: Annual

Zones: 2-11

A great warm weather garden annual, pairs well with other garden standards like marigolds, zinnias, and snapdragons. Fairly tall with delicate foliage, Cosmos bloom in a mix of red, white, and pink colors. An easy naturalizer, a great cut flower, and companion flower for vegetable gardens, attracting beneficial insects, they are an easy decision to grow.

4'H. Full Sun. Medium Soil. Red, Pink, White blooms throught the summer. 

These seeds were produced by our friends at Ernst Conservation Seeds in Meadville, PA.