Cosmos 'Lemon Twist'

Cosmossulphureus

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cosmos (KOS-mus)
Species
sulphureus (sul-FER-ee-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid 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
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

San Francisco, California

Spencer, Indiana

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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San Francisco, CA | October 2002 | positive

It has both yellow and orange flowers together, some of the plants have yellow and some have orange. It blooms very well, but you need to...Read More

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