Projo Garden Blog

Cosmos or garden cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) is in the family Asteracea, native to Mexico, central and South America.

Cosmos are very easy to grow from seeds. They like full sun and well-drained soil. Mine come back every year from re-seeding and spread all over my garden and by the sidewalk. I transplanted several to my neighbors' yards.

I usually let the cosmos grow undisturbed. Some morning glories (also re-seeded) use the cosmos as trellis. I usually dead-head the flowers to prolong the blooming.

Some have grown very big and very tall.

All but one of my cosmos have been removed after a long blooming period, from June to November. It's difficult to let go of it when there are still some flowers left.

11.23.09

Cosmos attract bees - -

and other beautiful creatures.

I always appreciate the second sets of cosmos (re-seeded in the same season). These do not grow very tall, but still produce flowers late in the season after the weather has turned considerably colder.

I spotted one flower this morning from the plant that was barely seen above the ground. It is one of the last cosmos in bloom for this year.

11.23.09

 Tags  cosmos

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