species 34,528 observations

Garden Cosmos

Cosmos bipinnatus

Field notes

Cosmos bipinnatus, commonly called the garden cosmos, Mexican aster or cosmea, is a medium-sized flowering herbaceous plant in the daisy family Asteraceae, native to the Americas. The species and its varieties and cultivars are popular as ornamental plants in temperate climate gardens.

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147 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Old World Swallowtail, Yellow-striped Armyworm Moth, Mobile Groundling, Burdock Stem Borer Moth 5
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Black-footed Drone Fly, Large-tailed Aphideater, Western Calligrapher, Keeled Treehopper 15
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Ligated Furrow Bee, Oblique Streaktail, Monarch 127

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Dry soil Heat Poor soil
Habit: Clumping Erect
Plant type: Annual

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.