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cosmo
Cosmos bipinnatus
In the United States:
Cultivated
· also called garden cosmos, Mexican aster
Cosmos attracts honey bees for both nectar and pollen from its daisy-like blooms. It flowers continuously from early summer until frost and readily reseeds in suitable conditions. Deadheading spent flowers extends the bloom period.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | June–October |
| Duration | ~4 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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