swap_horiz Cosmos Alternatives

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Lotus

The lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is a perennial aquatic flower valued for its beauty and symbolic significance. Originating...

Sacred Fragrant Aquatic Pink White

9.2 Excellent

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Plum Blossom

The plum blossom, *Prunus mume*, is a flowering tree celebrated across Asia. Its early spring blooms—often pink or white...

Asian Fragrant Tree Pink White

8.8 Great

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Sturt's Desert Pea

Swainsona formosa, widely recognized as Sturt's desert pea, is a distinctive flowering plant in the Fabaceae family ende...

Iconic Desert Australian Annual

8.5 Great

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Dahlia

The dahlia is a genus of tuberous perennial plants native to Mexico and Central America, comprising 42 recognized specie...

Summer Mexico Tuber Cut Flower

7.9 Good

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Poppy

The term poppy commonly refers to *Papaver rhoeas*, an annual flowering plant in the Papaveraceae family, known for its...

Annual Spring Wildflower Colorful

7.8 Good

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Hibiscus

Hibiscus is a large genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae, comprising hundreds of species native to...

Tropical Summer Colorful Shrub

7.8 Good

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Sweet Pea

The sweet pea (*Lathyrus odoratus*) is a flowering annual plant in the legume family, Fabaceae, native to the Mediterran...

Annual Spring Fragrant Vine

7.8 Good

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Lisianthus

Lisianthus (*Eustoma grandiflorum*) is an herbaceous wildflower native to the prairies of the southern United States, Me...

Elegant Annual Cut Flower Ruffled

7.8 Good

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Moonflower

Moonflower (*Ipomoea alba*) is a species of night-blooming morning glory native to tropical and subtropical regions of t...

Annual White Fragrant Vine

7.8 Good

10

Shooting Star

Shooting Star (*Primula meadia*), also known as American cowslip, is a perennial wildflower native to North American pra...

Spring Native Pink White Perennial

7.8 Good

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Hydrangea

Hydrangeas are native to Asia and the Americas, with the large-flowered cultivated forms originating primarily from the...

Summer Shade Tolerant Shrub Large Bloom

7.6 Good

12

Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle (Lonicera) is a genus of approximately 180 species of arching shrubs and twining vines in the family Caprifo...

Summer Hummingbird Fragrant Nectar

7.5 Good

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Bluebonnet

The bluebonnet is the common name for several species of flowering plants in the genus Lupinus, most notably Lupinus tex...

Blue Annual Spring Wildflower

7.5 Good

14

Cornflower

Centaurea cyanus, the cornflower or bachelor's button, is an annual flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae, nat...

Meadow Blue Annual Wildflower

7.3 Good

15

Pincushion Flower

Pincushion flower is a common name for plants in the genus Scabiosa, a group of annual and perennial herbs native mainly...

Annual Summer Cut Flower Blue Pink

6.8 Fair

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Marigold

Marigold commonly refers to annual flowering plants in the genus Tagetes, which is native to the Americas. The plants ha...

Annual Summer Orange Edible

6.5 Fair

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African Daisy

African Daisy is a genus of flowering plants native to South Africa, widely cultivated globally for its vibrant, daisy-l...

Annual South African Summer White Orange

6.5 Fair

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Zinnia

Zinnia is a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family, native mainly to the Americas, with Mexico being an important...

Annual Summer Colorful Drought Tolerant

6.3 Fair

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Petunia

Petunia is a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family, Solanaceae, native to South America. Garden petunias we...

Annual Summer Colorful Fragrant

5.8 Mediocre

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Toadflax

Toadflax is a common name used for flowering plants in the genus Linaria, especially species with narrow leaves and two-...

Meadow Annual Wildflower Yellow Purple

5.5 Mediocre