Cosmos sulphureus
ORANGE COSMOS, KLONDIKE COSMOS
Asteraceae

 
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Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 9b-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1.5m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

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Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & cottage designs

Uses: border

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

 
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Cosmos sulphureus
ORANGE COSMOS, KLONDIKE COSMOS
Asteraceae

 

  Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 9b-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1.5m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow, orange or red

Flowering Time: early summer to late autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & cottage designs

Uses: border

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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