Cosmos sulphureus
Family: Asteraceae
Common name: YELLOW COSMOS
Native to: Central America, Mexico, Northern South America
Sentiment: joy in love and life
Plant
Type: annual
Forms: erect, open form
Max height: 6.6 feet
Max width: 1.5 feet
Flower
orange
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, bird, specific butterfly species
Plant part consumed by birds: seeds
Exposure: sun
Propagates by: seed
flowers in summer
Soil types: loam, well drained
USDA Zones: zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f, zone 10 to +30 f, zone 11 to +40 f
Temp. range: 0 to above +40 °F
Water: moderate
Butterflies that feed on this plant
