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Cosmos
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Large, delicate flowers and lacy, compact foliage make a great addition to garden's edge or containers. Eye-catching along walks or paths. Spent flowers may be removed to encourage rebloom, but allow some to go to seed as cosmos readily self-seeds. Tolerates poor, dry soil.
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Plant Details
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Common name
Cosmos
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Botanical name
Cosmos bipinnatus
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Variety
Sonata® White
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Zone
Grow as an annual.
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Light
Sun
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Height
20-24" (51-61 cm)
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Habit
Upright
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Feed
Once a month
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Water
2-3 times per week
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Bloom Color
White
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Bloom Time
Summer-fall
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Maintenance
Remove spent blooms
This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:
- Payton M.'s collection