Use: These unique flowers have trumpet-shaped petals in shades of pink, red, white, and rose and are excellent for cut flowers. The foliage is airy and makes a good filler for bouquets. Its rapid growth and tall feathery habit make ist a good background plant for a mixed perennial border.
Culture: Cosmos is easy to grow and does well in soil that is dry and not very fertile. Cosmos often self sows.