We love cosmos as much for its lacy fresh green foliage as its profusion of gold-eyed, daisy-like blooms. Upright and somewhat columnar in profile, the Sonata series of cosmos provides a lush backdrop for lower growing summer annuals, with its large, perky single-petaled flowers rising above them all. Plant them in sunny borders, mixed in with other taller specimens, or use as the centerpiece in planter containers or even hanging baskets. Consider planting cosmos in or near veggie gardens, as they are powerful pollinator attractions.