If you’re looking for a colorful annual
that will thrive in our hot and dry Mississippi
summer, then bright and cheery cosmos certainly
deserves a serious look.
The flowers of Sonata cosmos are delicate
and daisy-like with the petals surrounding
the yellow center disk.
The individual flowers sit on tall, slender
stems and provide movement in the slightest
breeze.
The plants are reliable and long lasting.
Sonata cosmos are free-blooming and covered
with sprays of buds that open and bloom non-stop
all summer long.
The flowers of Sonata range from clear white
to soft pastel pink to deep magenta purple.
Butterflies and other pollinators will be
drawn to your garden to visit these lovely
flowers.
The foliage adds to the seemingly delicate
appearance of the plants.
The leaves are opposite and look frilly and
feathery.
Sonata offers excellent branching, a uniform
habit and large, attractive blooms.
Grow in the full sun for best performance.
Cosmos are very tolerant of a variety of soil
conditions.
These plants are tolerant of droughty conditions
only needing irrigation during the driest
of times.
It’s thought that the Spanish priests in
Mexico named these flowers cosmos after the
Greek word for orderly.
It’s easy to see why because of the evenly
placed petals of the pretty little flowers.
In our hot garden universe, there’s always
room for easy care cosmos and it’s gorgeous
color.
I’m horticulturist Gary Bachman and I’ll
see you next time on Southern Gardening.
