Among the flowers that bloom in summer, the garden cosmos is a popular one.

This little flower is native to U.S. and Mexico and has three varieties with different shades of pink, purple and white. People from all over the world have been fascinated by its beauty and have begun to cultivate it.

The peak blooming period for the garden cosmos is from June to August each year.

Unlike some beautiful flowers that need a lot of care, the garden cosmos is described as a plant that is "ridiculously easy" to grow. It can handle droughts, poor soil conditions, and general neglect, as long as sunlight and adequate moisture is provided. With only a little care, you can get a whole garden blooming with cosmos flowers.

Due to its incredible vitality, this flower has become an invasive species in many countries.  In China, this flower is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.

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