COSMOS bipinnatus ('Candystripe' Cosmos, White w/ Crimson Markings)
The extraordinary multi-colored flower can be found in the US, especially if you’re passing by the rocky areas. Used in pollinators gardens, cutting, borders, beds, and decoration purposes, the flower is a gift from nature. Butterflies, honeybees, and birds don’t hesitate to give this flower a visit. The mixture of yellow and pink, the flower blooms under the full sun in well-drained soil.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1OZ | 4,500 | 250 |
| 1/4LB | 18,000 | 1,000 |
| 1/2LB | 36,000 | 2,000 |
| 1LB | 72,000 | 4,000 |
| 5LB | 360,000 | 20,000 |
Scientific Name: COSMOS bipinnatus 'Candystripe'
Common Name: Cosmos Candy Stripe, Mexican Aster
Plant Type: Perennial
Family: Cosmos
Native Range: Mexico and Arizona
Full Growth Height: 36-60 inches
Zone: 1 to 10
Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun, Half Shade
Blooming Season: Summer to Fall
Attracts: Butterflies, Bees
Flower Color: White, Dark Pink
Flower: Cut Flowers with Crimson Markings
Resistant: Pest, Disease
Water Requirement: Moderate
Soil Type: Well-drained, Sand, Loam, Moist, Chalk
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Garden Uses: Beds and Borders, Containers, Indoor Gardens, Cut Flowers