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Asteraceae
Pink Cosmos
Cosmos bipinnatus
Order, harmony, and innocent joy.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Cosmos
- Native to
- Mexico, Central America
- Bloom season
- Summer, Fall
- Type
- annual
- Height
- 60–180 cm
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- poor to average, well-drained
- Water
- low
- Hardiness
- 2–11
- Lifespan
- annual
Did you know
- The name 'cosmos' comes from the Greek word for order and beauty, given by Spanish priests who admired the symmetrical petals.
- It thrives on neglect — rich soil and heavy watering produce lots of foliage but fewer flowers.
- Cosmos can grow from seed to full bloom in as little as 60 days, making it a favorite for children's gardens.
- In Japan, vast cosmos fields are planted as autumn tourist attractions, drawing millions of visitors each October.
- The fine, feathery foliage gives the plant an airy, meadow-like texture even when not in bloom.
Color meanings
Pink
tender love and gentleness
Rose
gratitude