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
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.
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 Cosmos genus
Cosmos linearifolius,
Cosmos ochroleucoflorus,
Cosmos mcvaughii,
Cosmos intercedens,
Cosmos parviflorus,
Cosmos modestus,
Cosmos purpurens,
Cosmos scherfii,
Cosmos atrosanguineus,
Cosmos concolor,
Cosmos sulphureus,
Cosmos pacificus,
Cosmos peucedanifolius,
Cosmos nitidus,
Cosmos bipinnatus,
Cosmos parviflorus,
Cosmos deficiens,
Cosmos sessilis,
Cosmos montanus,
Cosmos palmeri,
Cosmos diversifolius,
Cosmos purpureus,
Cosmos mattfeldii,
Cosmos juxtlahuacensis,
Cosmos pringlei,
Cosmos nelsonii,
Cosmos langlassei,
Cosmos carvifolius,
Cosmos crithmifolius,
Cosmos sherffii,
Cosmos schaffneri,
Cosmos steenisiae,
Cosmos scabiosoides,
Cosmos landii,
Cosmos jaliscensis,
Cosmos caudatus,
Cosmos longipetiolatus,
Cosmos pseudoperfoliatus,
Cosmos ramirezianus,
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,