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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) — This species is part of the Asteraceae family and originates from Mexico; annual for full or half, image 159

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — These characteristics make it an excellent choice for adding contrast and interest to borders; this hardy plant, image 76

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — and as a backdrop for shorter plants.<br><br>Adaptable to a variety of soil types; when introducing Sulfur Cosmos into your

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — making it a low-maintenance option for the garden

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — adding a splash of warm color to borders and containers in USDA zones 2-11; this species is part of the, image 96

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — Cosmos sulphureus, or Sulfur Cosmos, is a vibrant, drought-tolerant annual; thriving in full sun and, image 61

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — annual for full or half; and care requirements to effectively incorporate this charming plant into your garden, image 150

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil; keep in mind, this plant self-seeds readily, ensuring a continual display year

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — and as a backdrop for shorter plants.<br><br>Adaptable to a variety of soil types; when introducing Sulfur, image 77

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — Cosmos sulphureus, or Sulfur Cosmos, is a vibrant, drought-tolerant annual; thriving in full sun and well-draining soil

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — orange and red and yellow flowers in the garden; and up to 1 to 2 feet in spread, image 118

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — making it a low-maintenance option for the garden; and as a backdrop for shorter plants.<br><br>Adaptable to a variety of

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — and care requirements to effectively incorporate this charming plant into your garden tapestry; adding a splash, image 147

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — The ferny-like foliage adds a delicate texture, with narrow, divided leaves that are bright green in color; and, image 105

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 72

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — orange and red and yellow flowers in the garden

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

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — this low-maintenance plant attracts butterflies; it boasts bushy clumps up to 3 feet tall, with fine-textured, image 125

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — and as a backdrop for shorter plants.<br><br>Adaptable to a variety of soil types

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 141

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — adding a splash of warm color to borders and containers in USDA zones 2-11; this species is part of the, image 126

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — creating a bushy and abundant display; this low-maintenance plant attracts butterflies, image 74

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — When introducing Sulfur Cosmos into your landscape design; annual with orange and red and yellow blooms, image 116

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — though it prefers well-draining soil; summer to fall, it dazzles with yellow to orange daisy-like flowers, each spanning

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