Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Yellow Cosmos, 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.

Environment
This 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 Notes
Easy to grow from seed.  Used in naturalizing meadows and fields. Plants serve as butterfly nectar sources.