Cosmos Dwarf Red-- Nectar for Bees and Butterflies & Seeds for Birds-500 Seeds Cosmos DWAFT-COSMIC RED 'Providing Nectar for Bees And Butterflies And Seeds For The Birds.Originally from Mexico, Cosmos are also called Mexican Aster. Our Cosmic Red Cosmos Flower Seed produces blossoms with intense scarlet coloration and contrasting yellow eyes atop feathery foliage. Growing on compact, well-branched plants, the Cosmos series yields blossoms up to 2-inches across. Both the foliage and the blossoms are supremely attractive in fresh cut flower arrangements, as well as in your landscape or containers. Tolerates poor, dry soil. Cosmos flowers germinate easily and are widely adaptable to many soil types, making them an ideal flower for beginners or children, though even the experts grow them for their cutting gardens. As you sow the seeds, cover them lightly with soil, watering gently, yet thoroughly. With soil temps consistently at 72F, Cosmos will germinate in a short 7 to 10 days. Mature Height: 12-15" Mature Spread: 18-24" Exposure: Full Sun (afternoon shade in the hottest climates) Bloom Time: Early Summer-Mid Fall Soil Moisture: Dry-Average-Lightly Moist Soil Type: Widely Adaptable, Well-Drained Annual in zones: 1-8 Perennial in zones: 9-11