Cottage gardens ... I adore them. They tease your eye with staggering heights of blooms that wave in the wind. From pristeen gardens to the relaxed informality of a haphazard design, Cosmos are the most maintenance and fuss-free flower to grow. Put this one on your must have list!
Common name(s): Cosmos, Mexican Asters
Family name: Asteraceae
Common family name: Aster Family
USDA hardiness zone(s): 7-10
Perennation: annual
Light level: sun
Flower color: red, orange, purple, white, pink
Plant height: 12 inches - 4 feet
Plant spread: 9 inches - 12 inches
Deciduous: deciduous
Growth form:
Leaf color: green
Range: Mexico
Habit: herbaceous
Special characteristics: Water-Smart Plant, Drought Tolerant
Zones 8-10
Cosmos are one of the most popular of all flowers grown in North America. They originated in Mexico and South America. In Mexico, priests grew Cosmos in their mission gardens. The perfectly placed petals prompted them to name the flower "Cosmos", which is a Greek word meaning harmony or ordered universe. The flowers are sown easily in well drained soil after threat of frost. Prolific self seeders, Cosmos are effortless. So once the flowers are spent and go to seed, they are easily scattered in the garden by wind and birds. You can also save the seeds to spread in the spring.
Dwarf, hybrid varieties of Cosmos can be grown in containers. The taller specimens look better towards the back of the garden, so as to not shade other companion flowers. They are exquisite additions to the cutting garden. Their appearance is also likened to colorful, painted daisies.
So there you have it... the easy way out! Spread seed in a sunny location and look like the gardener extraordinaire! Voila!
Sit back and serve Cosmos! Yum... isn't that more fun?
I have cosmos growing in my yard and they are blooming all different colors. This is my first year and I love them. New blooms and colors everyday. They are also, just as you say, effortless to maintain.
I also think my house could use some of those nice cosmos glasses in your picture.
Thanks for the info. As usual always informative and amusing!!
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