Cosmos Seed

Bring graceful movement and effortless beauty to your garden with Cosmos. Known for their delicate, daisy-like blooms and airy foliage, these easy-to-grow flowers dance in the breeze while providing a continuous display of color from early summer until the first frost.

Harvested from healthy, productive plants grown and observed throughout the growing season in the Melanated Eden garden in USDA Zones 6B/7A, these seeds have been selected for vigorous growth, abundant blooms, and outstanding garden performance. Cosmos thrive in sunny locations and are a favorite among butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other beneficial pollinators.

Whether planted in garden beds, wildflower borders, containers, or cutting gardens, Cosmos add height, texture, and a natural elegance that complements any landscape. Their long stems also make them an excellent choice for fresh bouquets, bringing the beauty of the garden indoors.

• Botanical Name: Cosmos bipinnatus
• Plant Type: Annual Flower
• Bloom Colors: Mixed Shades (or specify your color if sold separately)
• Bloom Season: Summer through First Frost
• Sun Requirements: Full Sun (6–8+ hours)
• Plant Height: Approximately 4–6 feet
• Spacing: 12–18 inches
• Days to Bloom: Approximately 60–90 days
• Pollinator Friendly: Yes – Attracts butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects
• Best For: Pollinator gardens, cottage gardens, borders, cut flower gardens, and naturalized landscapes

Growing Tip

Cosmos thrive with very little fuss. Avoid overly rich soil, as it can encourage leafy growth at the expense of flowers. Harvest blooms often or remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming all season long. Their tall, graceful stems create movement in the garden while providing a valuable nectar source for pollinators.

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