Which Korean Flower Are You?
Korean flower
Cosmos
코스모스 koseumoseu
You bend with the wind and never break.
Cosmos (koseumoseu, 코스모스) are the slender pink, white and magenta flowers that line Korean country roads and riverbanks in early autumn, swaying in every breeze. They're the flower Koreans picture for a slow autumn walk.
It's you if…
- You're easy to travel with because you don't need a plan.
- You change your mind gracefully and without drama.
- Strangers tell you you're calming to be around.
The surprise
Cosmos people are tougher than they look. You grow in poor soil, on roadsides, wherever you're planted — and still bloom.
Best matchLotusTwo calm souls — one floats, one sways, and nobody rushes.Worst matchCamelliaThey've made a decision and they're sticking to it; you were still enjoying the breeze.In Korean culture
Cosmos originally come from Mexico and are said to have arrived in Korea in the early 20th century, but they've become so familiar that many Koreans think of them as the herald of autumn. Large cosmos fields, including riverside parks along the Han River near Seoul, bloom from September to October.
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When do cosmos bloom in Korea?
Mostly from September to October, along country roads, riverbanks and in big flower fields.
Are cosmos native to Korea?
No. They come from Mexico and are said to have arrived in Korea in the early 20th century, but they've become a symbol of Korean autumn.
What does cosmos mean as a flower in Korea?
Swaying but unbroken in the wind, cosmos stand for a gentle, easygoing heart and the start of autumn.
Bloom times and festival months are typical for South Korea and move a little every year with the weather. This is a personality quiz, not a birth-flower calendar.