Cosmos bipinnatus Cosmos (Compositae)

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Cosmos bipinnatus
Cosmos
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The Cosmos bipinnatus plant species is found in Southern N. America - Mexico. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Cosmos.

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Latin Name:  Cosmos bipinnatus
Common Name:  Cosmos
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Cav.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Roadsides and waste places[43].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow March in a greenhouse. The seed usually germinates in 5 - 7 days at 20 - 25°c[164]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in early summer. Especialy in areas with hot summers, the seed can also be sown in situ in May[164].

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