Cosmos Sonata White Dwarf Cosmos Bipinnatus is a half-hardy, branching annual plant that belongs to the Aster family. Cosmos Sonata White Dwarf seeds can be started indoors or outdoors, and also commonly called Mexican Aster or Cut Leaf Cosmos this compact variety of White Cosmos grows 12-24 inches tall and features ferny, finely cut foliage that is topped with large, white flowers with yellow buttons in the center. Cosmos White Dwarf blooms for months all summer through fall until frost, and the glistering, white flowers attract bees and butterflies.
Cosmos Sonata White Dwarf makes an outstanding border, bedding and container plant. This popular annual wildflower can be easily grown from Cosmos Bipinnatus seeds, and the mature Cosmos Sonata prefers to grow in full sun and average, dry to moist, well-drained soil. Cosmos is a popular annual flower to grow in cutting gardens.
PLANT PROFILE
Season: Annual
Height: 12-24 Inches
Bloom Season: Summer/Fall
Environment: Sun/Partial Shade
Soil Type: Average/Poor/Dry/Medium well-drained, pH 6.1-7.4
USDA Zones: All Regions of North America
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
Sow Indoors: Spring (2-4 weeks before last frost)
Sow Outdoors: Spring/Summer (Zones 1-6) Fall (Zones 7-11)
Seed Depth: 1/16 Inch
Germination Time: 14-21 Days