Cosmos for Cut Flower Production in Utah

Authors

Ali Harrison, Utah State University
Melanie Stock, Utah State UniversityFollow
Lorin Harrison, Utah State University
Amanda Pratt, Utah State University
Olive Stewart, Utah State University
Claudia Nischwitz, Utah State UniversityFollow
Nick Volesky, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University

Publication Date

1-2024

First Page

1

Last Page

7

Abstract

Cosmos are one of the easiest and most productive cut flowers to grow. As a warm-season annual, blooms are prolific and continued, making cosmos a staple, cut-and-come-again flower. The plants tolerate low water conditions, poor soil, and low maintenance, and perform better in fields than high tunnels. Available in shades ranging from whites and blushes to cranberry and orange, cosmos provide popular colors and airy textures for floral design work, particularly in late summer weddings and events.

Recommended Citation

Harrison, Ali; Stock, Melanie; Harrison, Lorin; Pratt, Amanda; Stewart, Olive; Nischwitz, Claudia; and Volesky, Nick, "Cosmos for Cut Flower Production in Utah" (2024). All Current Publications. Paper 2385.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/2385