Cosmos

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) is a fast-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 2-11, that matures to about 1-4 ft × 2-3 ft. It does best in full sun with medium water needs in well-drained and occasionally-dry soil. Expect yellow, pink and purple blooms in summer. It attracts bees, butterflies and pollinators, stands up well to deer, drought and dry soil.

USDA zones

2-11

Sun

Full sun

Water

Medium

Mature size

1-4 ft × 2-3 ft

Growth rate

Fast

Maintenance

Low

Soil

Well-drained, Occasionally-dry

Bloom color

Yellow, Pink, Purple, White

Bloom season

Summer

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators

Tough against

Deer, Drought, Dry soil, Heat, Poor soil

Native to

Mexico, southern United States