Burridges Greenthread, Burridge's Green-thread 'Philippine'

Thelespermaburridgeanum

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Thelesperma (thel-uh-SPER-muh)
Synonym
Cosmidium burridgeanum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Maroon/Burgundy
Brown/Bronze
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
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:

Port Norris, New Jersey

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Eastern Long Island, NY (Zone 7a) | October 2007 | positive

I found it less tolerant of drought and its stems are structurally weaker & shorter than my other various Cosmos. It flowers much earlie...Read More

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