Cosmos — 3 species

Botanical species in the genus Cosmos recorded in the PlantPeers database.

Cosmos bipinnatus

Family: Asteraceae

Cultivation

Succeeds in a sunny sheltered position in most soils but prefers one that is poor and light. A very ornamental plant, the flowers are very attractive to bees. There are many named forms selected for their ornamental value.

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Edible

Cosmos caudatus

Family: Asteraceae

Cultivation

The plant has escaped from cultivation in some areas, where it has become naturalized as a weed.

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Medicinal

Cosmos sulphureus

Family: Asteraceae

Cultivation

Grows best in a sunny position. Succeeds in most well-drained soils, though in very fertile soils the plant grows much taller and tends to flop over. Succeeds in poor soils and in dry soils.

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