Cosmos bipinnatus

Mexican Aster, Garden Cosmos

Message of the Flower

Tranquility of the Sex Centre when it is under the Influence of the Supramental Light

The Mother’s Comment

The Supramental influence liberates man from all that binds him to the animal.

Colour

White

Family

Asteraceae (Compositae)

Cultivars

Many, including 'Sonata Series', 'Seashells', 'Psyche White'

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus.

Flower Size

Typically 2 to 4 inches in diameter

Flower Texture

Silky and delicate

Number of Petals

Can vary; single blooms have 8 petals, doubles have more due to petaloid stamens

Floral Symmetry

Radial

Fragrance of Flower

Light, sweet fragrance

Leaf Texture

Ferny, fine-textured

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite, pinnate, with finely divided, thread-like segments

Leaf Color

Bright to deep green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous annual

Life Cycle

Annual

Blooming Period

From mid-summer to first frost

Climate

Thrives in temperate to subtropical climates

Water Requirements

Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

Soil Type

Prefers well-drained, not too fertile soil

Temperature Ranges

Grows best in warm conditions but not overly hot climates

Sun or Shade

Full sun preferred

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Aphids and powdery mildew can be common issues

Pollinators

Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects

Habitat

Gardens, wildflower meadows, and roadsides

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for pollinators; acts as a companion plant in gardens

Ornamental

Highly valued for its aesthetic appeal in gardens and as cut flowers

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Popular in garden design and horticultural therapy

Endangered Status

Not endangered; widely cultivated