Common Cosmos, Mexican Aster 'Dazzler'
Cosmos bipinnatus
| Family: | Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Cosmos (KOS-mus) (Info) |
| Species: | bipinnatus (by-pin-NAY-tus) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Dazzler |
| Additional cultivar information: | (Sensation series) |
Category:
Annuals
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Smooth
Foliage Color:
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness:
Not Applicable
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Scarlet (dark red)
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Elba, New York
Kintnersville, Pennsylvania
Crossville, Tennessee
Lakewood, Washington
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Mar 13, 2010, dancingbear27 from Elba, NY (Zone 6a) wrote: I grew these for the first time last year. They were listed as "Red Dazzler". However, as noted in the photos, they are really a deep, dark pink. Lovely though. Flowered nonstop all summer even with a terrible rainy summer. Will be something I plant every year. |
| Positive | On Aug 3, 2008, crimsontsavo from Crossville, TN (Zone 7a) wrote: A perfect plant. Perfect color and I haven't had to water it since I first planted it earlier in the season. Great for drought conditions. |
