Sulfur Cosmos
Cosmos Sulphureus
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
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 3–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Annual
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Climate
- Subtropical
See full data, regional cultivation notes, and design tools. Build a client presentation around this plant.
Start your 14-day trialPhotos (185)
Related plants
Shrub
African Bush Daisy
Euryops Chrysanthemoides
FullUSDA 9–11
Ground cover
African Daisy
Arctotis Hybrids
FullUSDA 8–10
Annual
African Daisy
Dimorphotheca Aurantiaca
FullUSDA 9–10
Perennial
Aloha Coneflower
Echinacea 'Aloha'
FullUSDA 3–9
Perennial
Alpine Aster
Aster Alpinus
FullUSDA 2–10
Perennial
Alpine Aster
Aster alpinus
FullUSDA 6–10