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Cosmos bipinnatus 'Yellow Garden'

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 1-11

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Cosmos bipinnatus 'Yellow Garden' plant details

Cosmos bipinnatus 'Yellow Garden' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer cream and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cosmos bipinnatus 'Yellow Garden'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, floriferous, long-blooming, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cosmos bipinnatus 'Yellow Garden'

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Why yes, dear gardeners, there is a yellow Cosmos! Large flowered & softly yellow with a white center & slender white edges, it’s quite lovely! And highly bloomiferous! To 3' tall & 3' across, it tends to bloom later than your common Cosmos. Butterflies!

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Gardening facts about Cosmos bipinnatus 'Yellow Garden' plant

How to Grow Cosmos bipinnatus 'Yellow Garden'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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