Purple Cosmos Seeds (Cosmos bipinnatus) grow into tall, graceful plants with feathery foliage and vibrant purple, daisy-like flowers. Perfect for backyard gardens, borders, and containers, Cosmos adds a splash of color and attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies. This easy-to-grow annual thrives in full sun and produces blooms throughout the summer and fall.
Features:
- Vibrant Purple Blooms: Produces tall, daisy-like flowers with rich purple petals.
- Feathery Foliage: Adds texture and elegance to garden beds and borders.
- Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
- Long Blooming Season: Flowers from mid-summer through fall.
- Easy to Grow: Low-maintenance, suitable for beginner gardeners.
Specifications:
- Scientific Name: Cosmos bipinnatus
- Variety: Purple
- Plant Type: Annual flowering plant
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 211
- Germination Time: 714 days
- Optimal Germination Temperature: 6570F (1821C)
- Sunlight Requirement: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- Planting Season: Spring after the last frost
- Bloom Time: Summer through early autumn
- Height: 2448 inches
- Spacing: 1218 inches apart
- Ideal For: Backyard gardens, flower beds, borders, containers, and pollinator gardens
Planting Guide:
- Sow seeds directly in prepared garden soil after the last frost.
- Cover lightly with soil and keep moist until germination occurs.
- Thin seedlings to 1218 inches apart to allow proper growth.
- Provide full sun and moderate watering for optimal bloom.
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous flowering.
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