Cosmos
Sunny and bright! Grown in U.S. gardens since the late 1800s, cosmos are prized for their mid through late summer display of strong stemmed flowers that are excellent for cutting. Seeds should be planted in warm conditions.
 (Cosmos bipinnatus) Sensation Mix is an heirloom variety that was an All-American Award of Merit winner in 1936 and produces blooms in gentle pinks, pale purples, and white on tall airy plants. Pretty bouquets! Most/full sun - 3-4 feet - Annual - 50+ seeds/pack.  |
 (Cosmos sulphureus))Tall and free-flowering, Bright Lights produces lots of hot-orange doubled blooms that especially seem to glow at dusk. This species was introduced to US gardeners in the 1890s and has always been loved for its vivid color. Birds love the seeds which are held loosely to seed heads that follow the blooms. Excellent in the vase and also loved by butterflies! 3-5 feet. Full sun. Annual. 50+ seeds. |
 (Cosmos bipinnatus) Candy Stripe produces variably striped and edged white and bright pink flowers that are unusual in the garden and long lasting in arrangements. Also excellent for butterflies and honeybees. 3-4 feet. Full sun. Annual (may re-seed). 25+ seeds. |
 (Cosmos bipinnatus) These pure white flowers are beautiful in the evening. 3-4 feet. Full sun. Annual (may re-seed). 25+ seeds. |
