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Cosmos, Mexican, 0.5 g

Certified OrganicHeirloomEspecially well-suited to the SoutheastFrom Small Farms

Certified OrganicHeirloomEspecially well-suited to the SoutheastFrom Small Farms
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$3.65

Item #01203

C. sulphureus 68 days. [Seedstock courtesy a seed-saver in far Northern California, who received this variety from a seed-saver in Wisconsin.] 2 in. golden yellow flowers on 5 ft. plants. Vigorous plants bloom until frost. (~43 seeds)

Cosmos

How to Grow: Annual. Germination: 14 days, 70 degrees F. Prefers full sun. Tolerates partial shade, poor soils, and drought once established. For earlier blooms sow indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Or sow outdoors after all danger of frost. Plant 1/4” deep; thin to 12”-14” spacing. Deadhead to prolong blooming. Seed heads will attract birds. C. sulphureus petals are edible.