Cosmos 'Sweet Dreams'
Common names Cosmos 'Sweet Dreams'
Latin name Cosmos bipinnatus
Life cycle Annual
Height 36"
Space --
Bloom Late spring to fall
Light Sun
Soil Tolerates poor soil
Zone --
Feature Attracts butterflies, drought resistant

Use:
These striking single flowers with deep rose pink centers surrounded by shell pink petals make excellent cut flowers. The foliage is airy and makes a good filler for bouquets. Its rapid growth and tall feathery habit make it 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.



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