(Cosmos bipinnatus 'Sonata Dwarf Mix') KOZ-mose by-pin-AY-tus Genus:  Cosmos This series produces compact plants 1 foot tall and about as wide with large blossoms in pure white and many shades of pink. These season-long performers make fine edging plants. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Excellent cut flowers that are ideal for a cutting garden, mixed border, or annual border. Loved by butterflies. Care:  Grow in full sun and moist but well-drained soil. Deadhead to prolong flowering, and also leave some seeds to self sow.  The plants are moderately drought and heat tolerant. Propagation:  Sow seed in situ in late spring or at 61°F in mid-spring. Problems:  Stem canker, powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, gray mold, aphids.

Overview

Height 6 in. to 12 in. Spread 6 in. to 12 in. Growth Habit Clumps Light Full Sun Only Moisture Dry to Medium Maintenance Moderate Characteristics Attracts Butterflies, Self Seeds, Showy Flowers Bloom Time Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Summer Flower Color Pink, White Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flower, Ground Covers Style Cottage Garden, Formal Garden Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Tolerance Drought Tolerant Type Annuals