Fiesta cosmos

Cosmos 'Fiesta'

AnnualAsteraceae

AAS Winner 1952

Fiesta cosmos
Drought tolerant
USDA zones2 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Bloom season
Spring, summer, autumn
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay

Garden uses

BorderCottage gardenCut flowerFoundationLow maintenanceMeadowNaturalizedPollinator garden

Attracts

ButterfliesBees

Notes

'Fiesta' cosmos (Cosmos 'Fiesta') is an annual for borders, cut flowers, pollinator gardens, and cottage gardens. Frost will kill it, so set it out only after the last frost in spring. This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It is drought tolerant, so it suits low care beds. Butterflies and bees visit the flowers, and cut stems last well in a vase.

Pairs well with Indian blanket, Cerise Queen yarrow, and Red fescue.