Cosmos live up to their name: beautiful thing

Daily Breeze | August 10, 2003 | Copyright

Cosmos are native to Mexico, but their name actually comes from the Greek word "kosmos," meaning "beautiful thing" _ and what beautiful things they are: The vivid annuals flourish in beds, borders, containers and cutting gardens, yielding blooms all summer long.

A longtime favorite of gardeners, cosmos are reliable, affordable (a six-pack of seedlings likely will set you back $1.50; a seed packet, even less), easy to grow, and adaptable to most parts of North America.

Cosmos have been a staple in American gardens since the 1930s, when the first cultivars were bred. Whether you've been long ...

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