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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) — The blooming season extends from mid-summer until the first frost; cosmos sulphureus, or Sulfur Cosmos, is a, image 112

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

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — creating a bushy and abundant display; this low-maintenance plant attracts butterflies, image 164

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — It boasts bushy clumps up to 3 feet tall, with fine-textured foliage

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — It is prized for its eye-catching; commonly referred to as Sulfur Cosmos, image 100

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — It is prized for its eye-catching; commonly referred to as Sulfur Cosmos, image 130

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — and care requirements to effectively incorporate this charming plant into your garden tapestry; adding a splash, image 117

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — Keep in mind, this plant self-seeds readily, ensuring a continual display year after year; the blooming season, image 115

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — and up to 1 to 2 feet in spread

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — this hardy plant is drought-tolerant once established

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

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil; keep in mind, this plant self-seeds readily, ensuring a continual, image 124

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — though it prefers well-draining soil

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — such as bees and butterflies

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — These characteristics make it an excellent choice for adding contrast and interest to borders; this hardy plant, image 136

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — The ferny-like foliage adds a delicate texture, with narrow, divided leaves that are bright green in color; and, image 165

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

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — commonly referred to as Sulfur Cosmos; these characteristics make it an excellent choice for adding contrast, image 67

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — This species is part of the Asteraceae family and originates from Mexico; annual for full or half, image 69

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — The ferny-like foliage adds a delicate texture, with narrow, divided leaves that are bright green in color; and, image 135

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

Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — Keep in mind, this plant self-seeds readily, ensuring a continual display year after year

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

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

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