.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Sonata Mix' Cosmos Cosmos 'Sonata Mix' Description A vibrant annual flower featuring large, daisy-like blooms in shades of pink, white, and lavender. Known for its long-lasting flowers and tall, bushy growth habit, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Suggested Uses Ideal for garden borders, container plantings, cut flower arrangements, and attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Plant Details Botanical Name: Sonata Mix' Cosmos Cosmos 'Sonata Mix' Common Name: Sonata Mix' Cosmos Size & Growth: Up to 3 feet tall with a bushy, spreading habit Hardiness Zones: 2-11 Foliage Type: Hairy green leaves Bloom Time: Summer to Fall Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Light Requirements: Full sun Attracts Pollinators: Bees, butterflies Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Generally safe Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Yes Grows Well With: Marigolds, zinnias, sunflowers Care Tips Planting Instructions: Sow outdoors after danger of frost, in well-drained soil Soil Moisture: Keep evenly moist but not waterlogged Soil Type: Loamy, well-drained Humidity: Average moderate humidity Pruning Instructions: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones, treat as annual in colder regions Planting Depth: Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer monthly during active growth Special Care: Provide staking if needed for tall varieties
