Cosmos

Scientific Name: Cosmos bipinnatus

USDA Hardiness Zones: N/A (Annual)

Approximate number of seeds per kilogram (pound) : 196,000 (89,000)

Sun: full sun

Water: keep soil moderately moist during germination, do not overwater

Soil: cover with 1/16 inch of soil, use moderately alkaline soil

Temperature: 21 to 27 degrees Celsius (70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit)

Spacing: 15 pounds per acre

Germination Time: one to three weeks

Cosmos are a stunning annual with red, pink and white blooms.  It is native to Mexico and requires little moisture once established.  Cosmos is attractive to bees and butterflies.  Cosmos germinates and self seeds readily and should be direct sowed.