Cosmos crithmifolius

Cosmos crithmifolius

Native to:
Guam | 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:
120 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
yellow, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily in warm soil with light; no pretreatment needed.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash