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Wild Cosmos Seeds - Sensation Mix

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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

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Fall

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 40 to 84 inches

COLOR

  • Mixed

This one is the classic Cosmos cherished by "wild" gardeners the world over. Always one of our top-sellers year in and year out. An incredibly colorful flower that is both hardy and beautiful. Ideal for cut-flower bouquets. Wild Cosmos flower seeds are an incredibly versatile variety that can thrive in just about any climate and any soil condition in North America. Blooms in abundance during mid to late season.

  • • Adaptive annual that thrives in almost any climate
  • • Tall-growing and versatile with bright Summer blooms
  • • Thrives in full sun or partially shaded 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 160 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 5,320 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 21,280 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 85,120 Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft
5 Pounds 425,600 Up to 1.25 Acres
10 Pounds 800,000 Up to 2.5 Acres

Planting Guide

View our Cosmos Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Wild Cosmos Seeds - Sensation Mix FAQs

    What is Sensation Mix Wild Cosmos also known as?

    Sensation Mix Wild Cosmos is also known as Mexican Aster.

    Is Sensation Mix Wild Cosmos resistant to animals or disease?

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

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 9 reviews.

    I planted these with some wildflower seeds back in June and these are the only ones still there and still blooming. They are absolutely beautiful.

    Willis 5/5

    Wild Cosmos Seeds - Sensation Mix

    These really took off under my grow light and were my first blooms this spring. They hardened off and transplanted to my flower bed easily. They keep growing and blooming every day!

    Holdingmyhorses 5/5 Verified

    Wild Cosmos Seeds - Sensation Mix

    I planted these in an area that ended up shading my other flowers. They were all 7ft tall reaching the eaves of my house. Beautiful color mix and soft, green fuzzy stems. They did very well on my western exposure garden in NE Florida.

    Michelle 5/5 Verified

    Wild Cosmos Seeds - Sensation Mix

    Easy to grow annual . Seedlings started outside and are developing into nice bushy, healthy plants. Easy to grow. No cons.

    George C. 5/5 Verified

    Wild Cosmos Seeds - Sensation Mix

    Cosmos are great for any planting, high germination rate, good colors and fairly drought tolerant. More susceptible to damage from insects and drought damage than the bright lights variety.

    Flowersnknuckleheads 5/5 Verified

    Wild Cosmos Seeds - Sensation Mix

    When I ordered a pound of Wild Cosmos Seeds (Sensation Mix), I didn't think many would come up here on top of a divide in the dessert of Colorado. But, when it came time for them to bloom, they were breathtaking. I think every flower was absolutely beautiful perched on top of their 2'+ stems. I especially enjoyed when a gentle breeze would move over them and the bees and butterflies would flutter just above waiting for the flowers to be still so they could take more of the nectar. Overall, I think the 1-pound bag of Cosmos that I bought was the best flower investment I ever made.

    Cynthia S. 5/5 Verified

    Wild Cosmos Seeds - Sensation Mix

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