Xanthos Cosmos Seeds

Xanthos Cosmos, (Greek for "golden-haired" or blonde) are a delicate yellow color with a green undertone. They look so sophisticated in a bouquet or mixed with pinks in the garden.

Oh, Cosmos, your moniker stands for the order and harmony of the universe, but we love your wild, care-free ways. Sweet little bursts of color, bobbing on wispy stems with lacy leaves. Wild, bushy growers, Cosmos are agreeable little guys; they love the sun and heat, don't mind when you forget to water them, and push up new flowers every darn day.

Includes 25 seeds

Plant Info

Botanical Name	Cosmos bipinnatus
Height	2-3 ft when full grown
Spacing	9" between plants
Light	Full sun or part shade
Zone	Grows everywhere in the USA (annual, zones 2-11)
Kids & Pets & Deer	Non toxic, and Deer Resistant
Climate	Heat-loving
Water	Drought tolerant
Indoor & Pots	Grows well in containers outside

Growing Info

How to Plant	Stick in the dirt 1/8" deep, 2" apart. Water gently & regularly as seedlings emerge over the next 2 weeks. Once babies are 2” tall, pluck so there's just one per 12"
Where to Plant	Find a place that gets mostly sun, with decent soil
When to Plant	Spring, after your last frost, or start inside 6 weeks earlier
When to Expect Blooms	All summer!
Care Instructions	Tolerant of heat and poor soil, but water during dry spells, and pick flowers regularly to encourage more
Extra Credit	When your plant is about 9-12" tall you can pinch off the main center growth tip to encourage a bushier plant with more blooms