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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) — annual for full or half
Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — The ferny-like foliage adds a delicate texture, with narrow, divided leaves that are bright green in color
Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — The ferny-like foliage adds a delicate texture, with narrow, divided leaves that are bright green in color; and, image 75
Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — orange and red and yellow flowers in the garden; and up to 1 to 2 feet in spread, image 88
Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — such as bees and butterflies; is a vibrant and showy annual that brings a pop of color to any landscape design, image 143
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 152
Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — When introducing Sulfur Cosmos into your landscape design; annual with orange and red and yellow blooms, image 146
Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — the Sulfur Cosmos not only enhances the beauty of your landscape but also supports local biodiversity; the, image 84
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 162
Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — It is prized for its eye-catching; commonly referred to as Sulfur Cosmos
Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — the Sulfur Cosmos not only enhances the beauty of your landscape but also supports local biodiversity; the ferny-like
Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — though it prefers well-draining soil; summer to fall, it dazzles with yellow to orange daisy-like flowers, each, image 138
Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — The blooming season extends from mid-summer until the first frost
Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — commonly referred to as Sulfur Cosmos; these characteristics make it an excellent choice for adding contrast, image 157
Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil
Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — Summer to fall, it dazzles with yellow to orange daisy-like flowers, each spanning 2-3 inches across; though it prefers
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, image 128
Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — When introducing Sulfur Cosmos into your landscape design
Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — and even deep rusty red.<br><br>Mature Sulfur Cosmos typically reach between 1 to 3 feet in height
Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — and as a backdrop for shorter plants.<br><br>Adaptable to a variety of soil types; when introducing Sulfur, image 137
Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — commonly referred to as Sulfur Cosmos
Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — It is prized for its eye-catching; commonly referred to as Sulfur Cosmos, image 160
Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — and care requirements to effectively incorporate this charming plant into your garden tapestry
Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — daisy-like flowers that range in hues from bright yellow to warm orange; creating a bushy and abundant display, image 71
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