Common Cosmos, Mexican Aster 'Versailles Rose'
Cosmos bipinnatus
| Family: | Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Cosmos (KOS-mus) (Info) |
| Species: | bipinnatus (by-pin-NAY-tus) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Versailles Rose |
Category:
Annuals
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Textured
Foliage Color:
Blue-Green
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness:
Not Applicable
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Rose/Mauve
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
Mid Fall
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (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:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Fort Worth, Texas
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Neutral | On Jul 2, 2007, lnaslund from Jersey City, NJ wrote: I got seeds for this from Select Seeds. My growing conditions are not ideal: half a day of sun and a nearby maple tree that keeps the yard very dry. The plants are beginning to flower. However, the color is not rose, but white with uneven, very pale pink mottling. Does anyone know whether color in cosmos is dependent on growing conditions in this way? |
