Named after the Greek word "kosmos," meaning order and beauty, Cosmos is a vibrant flowering plant that produces
Daisy-like flowers with a central disk and radiating petals. Flowers are on upright stems and grow from two to four inches across Cosmos are colorful and can be found in white, pink, red, purple, orange and yellow. Plants like full sun and well-drained soil and can grow in poor to average soil. Flowers bloom profusely from summer to fall. People who are attracted to Cosmos flowers can look on the symbolism of continuous blooming and apply it to life - these are the people who continue to grow and thrive. These are the people that demonstrate continuous color and joy in their lives and extend that joy to others. These are the people you want as friends.
The Greeks named this plant after its primary attributes, order and beauty. Those with Cosmos energy see the natural order and beauty both on the earth and on a universal scale. These are the people who have an innate knowing that all is well at home and on a grand universal scale. These are the people who see through the chaos, disorder or ugliness of a situation to the natural order that guides all systems. For example a decaying garbage dump smalls and looks unsightly but will become compost; the house that was torn down will make room for new land use. They trust that even with violent cosmic events, the point of destruction will become the point of creation. They understand that as above, so below, and therefore all is well with humanity.
Cosmos attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and hoverflies, which help pollinate nearby plants. Cosmos supports the cycle of life by facilitating pollination and continues the propagation of beauty of nearby flowering plants.
Cosmos grow from one to six feet (60–180 cm) tall; their height can provide light shade for shorter, sun-sensitive plants. Plants have feathery, fern-like leaves that are a medium to bright green. Plants grow from 1 to 3 feet (30 to 90 cm) wide.
Plants are typically grown as an annual but some species are perennial in warm climates. Plants are most commonly germinated from seed, which takes from 7 to 21 days. In keeping with the theme that points of destruction lead to creation, cosmos self-seed fairly easily.
Cosmos are heat-tolerant and grow best in warm temperatures. Plants are deer-resistant and are native to Mexico and Central America. These plants belong to the Asteraceae family, which includes daisies, sunflowers and asters.
No comments:
Post a Comment