Cosmos atrosanguineus ‘Choca Mocha’
Cosmos atrosanguineus 'Choca Mocha' has flowers that smell intensely of dark chocolate! Resistance is futile.
Cosmos atrosanguineus is a Mexican species with rich, dark maroon, dahlia-like flowers with the fragrance of chocolate! Que rica! How can you resist? Combine with peanut butter plant (Melianthus major) to turn your garden bed into a Reese’s peanut butter cup. Yum! ‘Choca Mocha’ is more compact and has a more intense chocolate fragrance than the normal form. This species is often rated as zone 7-9 but I would recommend a winter mulch and dry well-drained soil. Or protect your potted plants in a frost-free location. Extinct in the wild. Que lastima!
Common Name: Chocolate Cosmos
Family: Asteraceae (The Asteraceae Family)
Zone Hardiness: 7-9
Light: Full Sun
Height: 8-12"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Red
Secondary Bloom Colour: Burgundy
Bloom Time: Summer - Fall
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour: Burgundy
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Bees, Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Unknown. Extinct in the wild.
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Geographical Origin: North America
