Cosmos bipinnatus
or
Cosmos sulphureus
Cosmos


Description: Tall, think, weak stemmed, with finely
     cut foliage and thread like individual flower heads.

Flower Description:  2-6 inch single/double daisy
     like flowers with wide and serrated petals.

     Color:  White, gold, yellow-orange, pink, crimson
      with yellow centers.

Germination Requirements:  Sow outdoors after all
     frost danger has past, temperature should be 68°
     to 86° during germination, 5-10 days for germination.

Seed to Bloom:  75 days

Hardiness: Tender

Exposure: Full Sun 

Soil Requirements:  Not too rich/adequate moisture

Mature Height:  up to 6 foot

Spacing: 12- 24  inches apart

Planting Season:  February - April

Flowering Season:  May - August

Landscape Uses:  Border, background platings.

Special Notes:
     General Care:  Plants will need to be staked to
      prevent damage from high winds, Plants like 
      infertile soil with excellent drainage.
      

    Problems:  None Mentionable


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