Garden Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus) is a annual herb in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 2-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

Cosmos bipinnatus is a showy, medium-sized annual flowering plant with daisy-like blooms and finely divided, thread-like foliage.

Garden Cosmos

Garden Cosmos

Cosmos Bipinnatus

Cosmos bipinnatus is a showy, medium-sized annual flowering plant with daisy-like blooms and finely divided, thread-like foliage.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
annual
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
2-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy
Indoor:Yes
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:specimen, mass planting, cut flower, pollinator support

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Garden Cosmos

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Asteraceae
Genus:Cosmos