• Pale yellow cosmos xanthos flower with yellow center against a plain light background.
  • Yellow cosmos xanthos flower in full bloom against a soft blurred green background.
  • Yellow cosmos xanthos flowers blooming against a bright blue sky background.
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Cosmos Seeds - Xanthos

These buttery blooms are a cut flower garden staple

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Cosmos bipinnatus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 20 to 24 inches

COLOR

  • Yellow

The yellow-cream colored blooms of the Xanthos Cosmos will have you dreaming of lemon pound cake. Cut some for your kitchen flower arrangement and get inspired to bake that cake!

  • Easy to grow annual great for cut flowers
  • Open pollinated with long-lasting yellow-cream colored Summer blooms
  • Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 9 to 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 50 Up to 80 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Cosmos Planting Guide to learn more.

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Cosmos Seeds - Xanthos

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Cosmos Seeds - Xanthos FAQs

What is Xanthos Cosmos also known as?

Xanthos Cosmos is also known as Mexican Aster.

Is Xanthos Cosmos resistant to animals or disease?

Xanthos Cosmos is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Xanthos Cosmos?

Xanthos Cosmos is an open pollinated seed.

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