Cosmos sulphureus

Yellow Cosmos, Sulfur Cosmos

Message of the Flower

Supramental Light in the Sex Centre

Colour

Yellow

Family

Asteraceae (Compositae)

Cultivars

Bright Lights, Cosmic Orange, Cosmic Yellow

Person who named the flower

Carolus Linnaeus

Flower Size

2-3 inches in diameter

Flower Texture

Smooth

Number of Petals

Typically 8 ray florets

Floral Symmetry

Radial

Fragrance of Flower

Mildly fragrant

Leaf Texture

Rough

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite

Leaf Color

Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous

Life Cycle

Annual

Blooming Period

Summer to fall

Climate

Warm temperate to tropical

Water Requirements

Moderate

Soil Type

Well-drained, not too fertile

Temperature Ranges

Preferably above 20C

Sun or Shade

Full sun

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Aphids, powdery mildew

Pollinators

Bees, butterflies

Habitat

Gardens, roadsides, disturbed areas

Role in the Ecosystem

Attracts pollinators

Quotations

None specific

Ornamental

Yes, widely used

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Landscape beautification

Endangered Status

Not endangered

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