Cosmos atrosanguineus

Description

Cosmos atrosanguineus, the chocolate cosmos, is a tender, highly sophisticated tuberous perennial that produces deep velvety maroon-chocolate flowers hovering on dark, wiry stems. It is the undisputed champion of the sensory garden, projecting a heavy, mouth-watering fragrance of rich dark chocolate and warm vanilla that acts as a massive draw for late-season butterflies.

Unlike dry-loving herbs, this diva demands to be planted in deep, highly cultivated, fertile loam that holds consistent moisture to fuel its rapid upward growth. Always direct your watering strictly at the base to avoid inviting powdery mildew onto the foliage. Because this plant is completely tender and lacks the genetics to survive a hard freeze, you must dig the tuber up at the end of the season and store it somewhere dark and dry until the warmth returns.

Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.