Cosmos sulphureus
Yellow Cosmos
Description
Cosmos 'Ladybird Mix' is an annual. Grows up to 1' high and 1.5' wide. Produces semidouble flowers ranging from scarlet to orange to yellow.
Plant Type
Annual
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.