Cosmos sulphureus 'Ladybird Scarlet'
Sulphur Cosmos, Yellow Cosmos
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
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.
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.
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.
This plant has attractive foliage.
Culture Notes
Easy to grow from seed. Used in naturalizing meadows and fields. Plants serve as butterfly nectar sources.
Easy to grow from seed. Used in naturalizing meadows and fields. Plants serve as butterfly nectar sources.