Family: Asteraceae
(ass-ter-AY-see-ee) Genus: Cosmos (KOS-mus) Species: bipinnatus (by-pin-NAY-tus) Cultivar: Double Click Cranberries
|
Category AnnualsWater Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Sun Exposure Full SunFoliage TexturedFoliage Color Blue-GreenHeight 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 UnknownDanger Parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color RedBloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerMid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Mid Fall Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From seed; sow indoors before last frostFrom 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 seedsProperly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |