Cosmos, Picotee

Cosmos, Picotee   Cosmos bipinnatus (75-90 days)   A lovely strain we obtained from the collection of the late Al Vanet that grows quickly into a 4’ high bush with dozens of pale pink blooms.  The petals are fringed with a bright magenta lining.  Very pretty in bouquets or as beneficial insect habitat hedge.  Tiger Swallowtail butterflies are particularly attracted to cosmos.  Old-timers say that when interplanted with corn it deters corn earworms.  SSF. Packet (1g ~70 seeds)