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Sulfur Cosmos

Cosmos Sulphureus

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Overview

Cosmos sulphureus, or Sulfur Cosmos, is a vibrant, drought-tolerant annual. It boasts bushy clumps up to 3 feet tall, with fine-textured foliage. Summer to fall, it dazzles with yellow to orange daisy-like flowers, each spanning 2-3 inches across. Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, this low-maintenance plant attracts butterflies, adding a splash of warm color to borders and containers in USDA zones 2-11.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 3–10Type AnnualClimate Subtropical

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — this hardy plant is drought-tolerant once established; it is prized for its eye-catching, image 109

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Annual
Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — creating a bushy and abundant display; this low-maintenance plant attracts butterflies, image 134

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — It boasts bushy clumps up to 3 feet tall, with fine-textured foliage; daisy-like flowers that range in hues, image 122

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — this hardy plant is drought-tolerant once established; it is prized for its eye-catching, image 79

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — daisy-like flowers that range in hues from bright yellow to warm orange; creating a bushy and abundant display, image 101

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — annual with orange and red and yellow blooms; making it a low-maintenance option for the garden, image 89

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — Summer to fall, it dazzles with yellow to orange daisy-like flowers, each spanning 2-3 inches across; though it, image 123

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — annual with orange and red and yellow blooms

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — It thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day to ensure prolific blooming, image 111

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — commonly referred to as Sulfur Cosmos; these characteristics make it an excellent choice for adding contrast, image 97

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — the Sulfur Cosmos not only enhances the beauty of your landscape but also supports local biodiversity; the, image 114

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — When introducing Sulfur Cosmos into your landscape design; annual with orange and red and yellow blooms, image 86

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — annual with orange and red and yellow blooms; making it a low-maintenance option for the garden, image 149

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — Summer to fall, it dazzles with yellow to orange daisy-like flowers, each spanning 2-3 inches across; though it, image 153

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — annual for full or half; and care requirements to effectively incorporate this charming plant into your garden tapestry

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — this hardy plant is drought-tolerant once established; it is prized for its eye-catching, image 139

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — These characteristics make it an excellent choice for adding contrast and interest to borders; this hardy plant, image 106

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — this low-maintenance plant attracts butterflies; it boasts bushy clumps up to 3 feet tall, with fine-textured, image 95

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — Keep in mind, this plant self-seeds readily, ensuring a continual display year after year; the blooming season, image 145

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — adding a splash of warm color to borders and containers in USDA zones 2-11

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — and even deep rusty red.<br><br>Mature Sulfur Cosmos typically reach between 1 to 3 feet in height; it thrives in full sun

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — is a vibrant and showy annual that brings a pop of color to any landscape design; such as bees and butterflies

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — and even deep rusty red.<br><br>Mature Sulfur Cosmos typically reach between 1 to 3 feet in height; it thrives, image 102

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — The blooming season extends from mid-summer until the first frost; cosmos sulphureus, or Sulfur Cosmos, is a, image 82

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — This species is part of the Asteraceae family and originates from Mexico

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