Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bipinnatus
ID:
67353

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Icones et Descriptiones Plantarum 1 1791

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066682

Common Names

  • Cosmos bipinnatus
  • Garden Cosmos
  • Mexican Aster

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Description

Cosmos bipinnatus (also called Mexican Aster, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Mexico, and grows in grasslands and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and produces yellow flowers with a purple center.

Uses & Benefits

Cosmos bipinnatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract bees and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cosmos bipinnatus has small white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cosmos bipinnatus is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.

Where to Find Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos bipinnatus is native to Mexico and Central America, and can be found in many nurseries and garden centers in those regions.

Cosmos bipinnatus FAQ

What are the common names of Cosmos bipinnatus?

Garden Cosmos, Mexican Aster

What is the natural habitat of Cosmos bipinnatus?

Cosmos bipinnatus is native to Mexico and grows in moist, grassy areas.

What is the growth habit of Cosmos bipinnatus?

Cosmos bipinnatus is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1.5 meters in height.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References