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Asteraceae
Garden Cosmos
Cosmos bipinnatus
Order and harmony.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Cosmos
- Native to
- Mexico, Central America
- Bloom season
- Summer, Fall
- Type
- Annual
- Height
- 60-180 cm
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-draining, average
- Water
- Low to moderate
- Hardiness
- 2-11
- Lifespan
- Annual
Did you know
- The name 'cosmos' comes from the Greek word for 'ordered universe' due to the flower's balanced petals.
- Spanish explorers brought cosmos seeds from Mexico to Spain in the late 18th century.
- Cosmos actually bloom more prolifically in poor soil; rich soil produces more foliage and fewer flowers.
- They are one of the easiest flowers to grow from seed, often germinating in just 7-10 days.
- In Japan, cosmos fields are a major autumn tourist attraction, with festivals celebrating their bloom.
Color meanings
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Peace
1
Modesty
2
Beauty in simplicity