Garden cosmos / Mexican aster

Plant family

Daisy family (Asteraceae)

Season Overview

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Dry

Soil

Medium (loamy)

Nutrient requirement

Low

Plant distance

30 cm

Row spacing

30 cm

Seeding depth

1 cm

Instructions

Description

Jewelweed, pinnate ornamental flower, cosmea or cosmee belongs to the family of composite plants (Asteraceae). It is an ornamental annual plant. They can grow up to 2 m tall, and bear pink to purple or white flowers. Insect friendly.

Growing tips

Dark germinator. If pre-cultivated, cover until germination and keep evenly moist. Sensitive to frost. Can also be sown directly outdoors from May. Propagates itself by self-sowing in the fall for the following year.