Cosmos bipinnatus
Days to Maturity: 60-80
These joyful cosmos have tubular petals shaped like sea shells! Dark pink, light pink and white blooms add whimsy and interest to any garden. A pollinator-friendly annual that attracts bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. Cosmos are hassle-free, drought-resistant annuals with very little pest or disease problems.
Planting Instructions: Direct sow Sea Shell Cosmos seeds 1" deep, 6-12" apart in spring after all danger of frost has passed. Keep moist until germinated.
Seed Saving Instructions: Allow Sea Shell Cosmos flowers to fully dry and crumble seed into bucket, or cut entire seedheads. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry place.
Approximately 50 Sea Shell Cosmos seeds per packet