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Cosmos sulphureus /Sulphur Cosmos
Bright yellow flower
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Scientific Name:
Cosmos sulphureus
Common Name:
Sulphur Cosmos
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Height:
1-2 feet
Spread:
1-2 feet
Bloom time:
Spring, Summer
Flower color:
Yellow, Orange
Light Exposure:
Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist, Dry
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments:
Have yellow-orange flowers in late spring, summer and into fall. Not a tight compact grower like many other annuals. Produces an abundance of bright colored flowers on long stems. Plants tend to be rather lanky as they mature and bloom.