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Klondike Cosmos, Sulphur Cosmos, Orange Cosmos 'Sunny Gold'

Cosmossulphureus

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Cosmos (KOS-mus)

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Species

sulphureus (sul-FER-ee-us)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Smooth

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Gold (yellow-orange)

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Other Details

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

El Prado, New Mexico

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Houston, Texas

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