9 Reasons You Should Grow Cosmos Flowers
Cosmos flowers (Cosmos bipinnatus, C. sulphureus, C. caudatus or Mexican aster) are showy annual flowers that offer you SO many benefits. If you’ve never grown these ornamental beauties, you may be surprised how useful these cheerful flowers can be.
Cosmos Flowers
Cosmos is a member of the Compositae or Asteraceae family, just like their ‘cousins’: sunflowers, marigolds, yarrow, daisies, zinnias, lettuce and dandelions.
These easy care flowers are perfect for a full sun position in your garden or a pot, growing through spring to autumn.
Not surprisingly, the name Cosmos comes from the Greek word ‘kosmos’ which means ‘beautiful’. Aww! These flowers come in many colours and grow tall with attractive feathery leaves. I encourage you to find a pot or tiny space to sow a few seeds.
“Texture and foliage keep a garden interesting through the season. Flowers are just moments of gratification.”– Kevin Doyle
So why grow these beautiful blooms?