Xeriscape Landscaping Plants For The Arizona Desert Environment
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Southwestern Cosmos, Cosmos bipinnatus

Southwestern Cosmos, Cosmos bipinnatus

Southwestern Cosmos Cosmos bipinnatus	Southwestern Cosmos Cosmos bipinnatus

Southwestern Cosmos Cosmos bipinnatus, Aster or Sunflower Family also known as the Composite Family: ( Compositae ), Southwestern Cosmos: Also called; Cosmos, Mexican Aster. Cosmos bipinnatus is a tender annual that has fine feathery foliage, with its pinnate leaves growing to about 10 inches in length. Southwestern Cosmos will grow from about 1 - 7 foot tall depending upon the variety and growing conditions. Mexican aster has beautiful solitary red, white, pink or purple flowers that are about 2 - 3 inches in diameter. Cosmos is a good nectar plant for attracting butterflies into the garden. Height: Up To 1 to 7 feet tall. Flowers: Two - three inch, solitary red, white, pink or purple flowers. Blooming Time: Late May to November. Leaves: Pinnate, green leaves growing to about 10 inches in length. Found: Native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. Elevation: 0 - 5,000 Feet. Habitat: Sandy desert soils, hot, sunny areas, good drainage, to 5,000 feet. Miscellaneous: Flowering Photos Taken . Great xeriscape plant.