Cosmos 'Sensation Mix' (Cosmos bipinnatus)
Regular price $6.99 Save $-6.99Cosmos 'Sensation Mix' (Cosmos bipinnatus) $5.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Mexican Native • USDA Growing Zones: Annual • Height: 3-4 feet • Spread: 18-24 inches
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer to Frost (June-October) • Colors: Pink, white, and rose • Flower Size: 3-4 inch blooms
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Low to moderate • Soil: Average to poor soil • Spacing: 18-24 inches apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Pollen source • Butterflies: Nectar plant • Hover Flies: Regular visitor • Beneficial Insects: Supports diversity
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Plant after frost • Summer: Minimal care needed • Fall: Blooms until frost • Winter: Annual, remove after frost
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
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Zinnias
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Cleome
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Sunflowers
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Salvias
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Easy to grow • Self-seeding • Long stems for cutting • Airy foliage • Drought tolerant
💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.
🌿 Planting Tips: Plant in spring after frost. Perfect for cottage gardens and cutting gardens.