Annual
Full sun
Cosmos bipinnatus. Vibrant cranberry-red, double-petaled blooms on tall, graceful stems. Ideal for borders, cut flowers, and attracting pollinators, these easy-to-grow plants produce abundant flowers atop feathery foliage from early July through late fall. Plants reach 24" tall, with blooms 2–3" wide. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming.
25 seeds per packet
Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Plant seeds no more than ¼" deep. Space seedlings 12" apart in the garden. Seeds germinate in 7-10 days.