October birth flower · Cosmos bipinnatus
Cosmos meaning & symbolism
The cosmos stands for order, peace and harmony. Here's what each color means, where the flower comes from, and how to use it.
Cosmos color meanings
- Pink: love and harmony
- White: loyalty
- Chocolate: deep love
History & folklore
Spanish missionaries in Mexico named the flower cosmos, after the Greek word for order and harmony, because its petals are so evenly spaced.
In birth flower charts it's paired with the marigold.
Fun facts
- Cosmos grow easily from seed and bloom until frost.
- The chocolate cosmos smells like cocoa.
As a tattoo
Airy cosmos with feathery leaves make a soft, simple design. They pair with marigold for October. See more October birth flower tattoo ideas.
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Cosmos gifts
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Questions, answered
What does a cosmos symbolize?
The cosmos symbolizes order, peace and harmony.
What month is the cosmos birth flower?
Cosmos is a birth flower for October.
What do cosmos colors mean?
Pink: love and harmony; White: loyalty; Chocolate: deep love.
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