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Cosmos sulphureus (Sulphur Cosmos, Yellow Cosmos)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 37165

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Asterales Family: Asteraceae Genus: Cosmos Species: Cosmos sulphureus

Common Names add Sulphur Cosmos edit | delete Yellow Cosmos edit | delete Plant Types edit Annual Bedding Drought Tolerant Ornamental   Zones / Hardiness edit   Height (Maximum) edit 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm)   Spread (Maximum) edit 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)   Flowering Start edit Summer   Flowering End edit Winter   Leaf Colour edit Green - Medium   Leaf Shape edit Pinnatisect   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Border/Bed Container/Patio   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun   Soil Types edit Well-drained Moist   Soil pH edit 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic) 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic) 7.0 (Neutral) 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline) 7.6 - 8.0 (Slightly alkaline) 8.1 - 8.5 (Medium alkaline)   Bloom Colour edit Red Orange Yellow/Gold   Wildlife Value edit Bees Butterflies (nectar source)   Propagation Techniques edit Seed   Skill Level edit Beginner   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Needs regular deadheading edit | delete Native to Central America. edit | delete Newest plants reached almost 6 feet in height, with blooms they are much taller edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

Members who grow this plant also grow...   Gaillardia aristata (Blanket Flower, Common Gaillardia)   Zinnia elegans (Common Zinnia)   Tagetes patula (French Marigold)   Zinnia violacea (Elegant Zinnia) Contributors For This Plant Netty (13946) toni (36069) Frank (2698) gfreiherr (836) Mrs. Galeassi (25) Gardens Containing This Plant toni's Garden Netty's Garden cherylad's Garden Mrs. Galeassi's Garden Link To This Plant Copy and paste one of the codes below to your favourite forum or website in order to link to this plant: Forum link Direct link HTML code

Add Your Opinion About This Plant Mrs. Galeassi (25) wrote on May 09 2012 Rating for this plant: Cosmos are wonderful... Its the lady bugs favorite flower and butterflies love them as well. I couldn't find them anywhere, finally found the seeds at a dollar store. Not sure what color cause the package showed red, pink and yellow. I like this opinion Note: please don't use this box to post questions, you can do that on our forums instead.

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