Cosmos

Scientific Name: Cosmos bipinnatus

Plant Family: Asteraceae

Native Region: Mexico and the southern United States

Cosmos

Brief Description

An annual herbaceous plant known for its feathery, fern-like foliage and daisy-like flowers that come in shades of pink, white, and purple. It grows on slender, tall stems.

Care Instructions

Thrives in full sun and well-draining soil. Cosmos are drought-tolerant and prefer poor to average soil; too much fertilizer can lead to lush foliage but fewer flowers. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.

Medicinal Value

We do not currently provide medicinal value for plant identifications.

Created At: 2026-03-22T16:08:16.270662