COSMOS      

Cosmos spp.    (KOS-mos)

Annual Sun                  Height 12- 18 inches       Spread 18- 24 inches              Spacing 12 inches

HABIT:           Lacy foliage and flowers on long stems. Multicolored flowers in summer.

CULTURE:    Any soil, drought tolerant. Can be easily grown from seed. Plant late spring or early summer.

USES:             Summer flowers.

PROBLEMS:  Few if any. Fungus if planted too early in the season.

NOTES:          Plant from seed directly in beds after last frost and beyond. Native to Mexico. White varieties are also available.