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Annuals · MCH exam plant
Cosmos
Cosmos bipinnatus
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Annual
Key ID features
Daisy flowers on tall stems, ferny foliage, easy from seed, cut flower
| Botanical name | Cosmos bipinnatus |
|---|---|
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Cosmos |
| Category | Annuals |
| USDA hardiness zones | 2a–11b |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Water | Low |
| Native to New England | No |
| Salt tolerant | No |
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