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garden cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus)

Garden cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) is a vibrant annual flower native to Mexico, blooming in a profusion of daisy-like flowers in shades of pink, white, and crimson.

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Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Warm

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun

Requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering and growth.

Watering

Moderate

Keep soil consistently moist, but not soggy. Allow top inch to dry between waterings.

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Warm

Prefers average to warm temperatures, thrives in conditions between 18-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light

Prefers lean soil; over-fertilizing can reduce blooms. Feed sparingly with balanced, low-nitrogen fertilizer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Annual

Plant Height

0.3-1.2 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Compound

Flower Size

5-10 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Bidens formosa Sch.Bip.
Bidens lindleyi Sch.Bip.
Coreopsis formosa Bonato
Cosmea bipinnata (Cav.) Willd.
Cosmea tenuifolia (Lindl.) J.W.Loudon
Cosmos hybridus Anon.
Cosmos spectabilis Carrière
Cosmos tenuifolius Lindl.
Dahlia zimapani Roezl ex Ortgies
Georgina bipinnata (Cav.) Spreng.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderAsterales
  • familyAsteraceae
  • genusCosmos
  • speciesCosmos bipinnatus
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Cosmos bipinnatus is generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets according to reliable sources like the ASPCA.

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