Cosmos crithmifolius

Cosmos crithmifolius

Native to:
Guatemala | Honduras | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest | Nicaragua | Panamá

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Cosmos
Species:
Cosmos crithmifolius

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb , Shrub
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
yellow, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies, birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily with warmth and light. Direct sow after frost or start indoors.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI