Cosmos bipinnatus
Garden Cosmos, Common Cosmos, Southwestern Cosmos
Family: Asteraceae Aster
| Type | Annual |
| USDA Hardiness range | n/a |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Pink, red, white |
| Bloom time | Mid Summer to Mid Fall |
| Water needs | Dry to moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, foundation, massing, specimen |
| Height | 24" to 4' / 60cm to 1.20m |
| Spread | 20" to 24" / 50cm to 60cm |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Bloom attributes | Suitable for cut flowers |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Native to North America, naturalizing |