Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Annual Of The Day

Cosmos sulphureus 'Ladybird Scarlet'
Sulphur Cosmos, Yellow Cosmos

Type Annual
Height 18" to 36" / 45cm to 90cm
Spread 24" / 60cm
Growth rate Fast
Form Upright or erect
Exposure Full sun

Bloom Color Red
Bloom Time Summer
The flowers are suitable for cut flowers.

EnvironmentThis plant tolerates drought.
This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is a neutral soil.

Leaf Color Green
This plant has attractive foliage.


Culture NotesEasy to grow from seed. Used in naturalizing meadows and fields. Plants serve as butterfly nectar sources.

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