Cosmos, Common Cosmos, Mexican Aster 'Cosmic Orange'
Cosmos sulphureus
| Family: | Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Cosmos (KOS-mus) (Info) |
| Species: | sulphureus (sul-FER-ee-us) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Cosmic Orange |
Category:
Annuals
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Foliage Color:
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness:
Not Applicable
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Orange
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Blooms all year
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Calistoga, California
Richmond, California
Stockton, California
Clifton, Colorado
Dunnellon, Florida
Union, Kentucky
Roswell, New Mexico
Massillon, Ohio
Summerville, South Carolina
Bryan, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On May 11, 2017, Rests from Bryan, TX wrote: Planted the seeds on Sunday. It is only Thursday, and the plants are already coming up from the seed. I have the seen these flowers at the Antique Rose Emporium in Independence, Texas. They are beautiful! |
| Positive | On Aug 4, 2005, ineedacupoftea from Denver, CO wrote: The best plant to spoil a pastel cottage garden. |
