Cosmos parviflorus, commonly known as small-flowered cosmos, is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. Native to North America, it thrives in various habitats including prairies, meadows, and roadsides. This plant typically reaches a height of up to 3 feet and features slender stems with feathery leaves that are alternately arranged along the stem.
The flowers of Cosmos parviflorus are small, with a diameter of about 1 inch, and come in shades of pink or white. They bloom from mid-summer to fall, attracting pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
This plant is easy to grow from seeds or by transplanting young plants into well-drained soil with full sunlight. Although it requires moderate watering, it can tolerate drought conditions once established.
Cosmos parviflorus has been used medicinally by Native American tribes to treat various ailments such as fevers, coughs, colds, and headaches, among others. The leaves were also used to make tea, believed to have calming effects on the body.
Overall, Cosmos parviflorus is an attractive ornamental plant that adds color to gardens while also providing ecological benefits by attracting pollinators to the garden ecosystem.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Annual
- Genus
- Cosmos
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Mature Height
- 30 cm to 91 cm
Other names.
