Cosmos
コスモス ・ Cosmos bipinnatus
The traditional meaning of Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus, Asteraceae) is “Harmony, modesty and maidenly purity.”
Flower meaning
Harmony, modesty and maidenly purity
From the Greek kosmos — order, harmony — after its evenly spaced petals. Its Japanese name means “autumn cherry blossom.”
Botanical facts
- Botanical name
- Cosmos bipinnatus
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Typical color
- Soft pink
- Season
- Autumn
About flower meanings
There is no official standard for flower meanings — they differ by country, era and source. We list only widely shared readings, and note in the text where sources disagree. Botanical names and families follow standard plant taxonomy. About our data
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