COSMOS "SEASHELLS MIX". These are a easy to grow annual native to the southwest and México. These flowers are a little different. The petals roll up into a tube, resembling a seashell. There drought tolerant and don't like fertilizer. Cosmos will thrive just about anywhere with full to part sun. Basically, carefree after established. They will attract butterflies and bee's and will also provide cut flowers. For kids gardens there great because they provide a great result with very little effort and the experienced gardeners like them for the same reason. This strain of cosmos can get 48' tall, with white, pink and maroon flowers that get 2-3" across. 300+ seeds per order. Thanks for looking!

 
cosmos bipinnatus-sea shells.
 
Annual.
 
Full sun/Part sun.
 
Spring, soil 70F+.
 
Sow-3 seeds per, 1/16"deep, about 12-16" apart. Keep moist.
 
Germination-14-21 Days.
 
Thin to single best seedling per. Use scissors to cut out unwanted sprouts.
 
Light water after established. No fertilizer.
 
Height 36-48" x 16" wide.
 
Flowers are pink, white, maroon. Blooms from early summer through fall.