Description

Cosmos sulphureus is a species of flowering plant in the sunflower family Asteraceae, also known as sulfur cosmos and yellow cosmos. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and northern South America, and naturalized in other parts of North and South America as well as in Europe, Asia, and Australia These popular easy to grow flowers usually reach a height of 2 to 3 feet with a 1 to 3 foot diameter, but heights up to 6 feet have been recorded. The stems are hairy and blooms arrive on peduncles measuring 4 to 8 inches long. Cosmos love full sun. Youll want to plant them somewhere that receives full sun at least 6 hours per day.