Cosmos atrosanguineus
Family: Asteraceae
Common name: CHOCOLATE COSMOS
Synonym: Cosmos atrosanguineus chocolate cosmos
Native to: Mexico
Sentiment: joy in love and life
Plant
Type: perennial
Forms: clumping, erect, open form
Max height: 1.5 feet
Max width: 0.48 feet
Flower
brown/black, red, secondary color present
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, bird, specific butterfly species
Plant part consumed by birds: seeds
Plant features: self-sows
Exposure: sun
Landscape uses: cut flower, flower fragrant
Propagates by: seed
flowers in fall
flowers in summer
Soil types: loam, well drained
USDA Zones: zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: +10 to +30 °F
Water: moderate
Butterflies that feed on this plant