Cosmos bipinnatus 'Psyche White'

Also Known As

Psyche White Cosmos

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 36"
W: 12"

planting zones

1-12

Cosmos bipinnatus 'Psyche White' plant details

Cosmos bipinnatus 'Psyche White' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cosmos bipinnatus 'Psyche White'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cosmos bipinnatus 'Psyche White'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Crested cosmos with ruffled centers and regular to thinly rayed outer petals were once commonly grown, even as recently as the 1920s when some catalogs listed double crested cosmos in crimson, pink and white. 'White Queen' from Burpee's 1923 catalog is very much the same, if not identical to 'Psyche White'! Some variability with a few single flowers. Self sows. Tolerates humid heat.