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Re: Could you tell me....

On Wed, 10 Sep 1997, Lori Nero (zone 6) wrote:
> 1.  Are cosmos an annual, perennial or biennial  and
> 2.  I keep seeing a flower that is in bloom now in my area.  It seems to grow
> in a clump with four or five spikes coming from the clump. The flower is
> usually bright pink, lavender with shading of white. It is like a big ball that
> has dispersed apart. The flower is very spatial and airy looking. I can't seem
> to find them in any catalogs.

I agree with Laura and Diane, Cosmos & Cleome are annuals.

The Cleome will look better (ie, fuller) if you pinch it back when it is
about shin-high.  

The next time you see some Cleome blooming (or Cosmos, for that matter)
just ask the garden owner if you could have some seeds.  On the Cleome the
seed pods will be sticking off the stalk below the currently blooming
part.  Get a dry pod.  Don't be shy, the gardener will probably be
flattered that you admire the flowers so much.

Hope this helps,
--Kathy 



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