• Yellow, orange, and red cosmos sulphur carpet mix flowers in a dense garden.
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Sulphur Cosmos Seeds - Sulphur Carpet Mix

As vibrant as their taller cousins, but far more versatile in the garden

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Cosmos sulphureus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 12 inches

COLOR

  • Mixed

Featuring the same bold, eye-catching colors of the tall Sulphur Cosmos Mix, our Sulphur Carpet Mix is even more versatile, growing no more than 12 inches high! Perfect for more controlled garden settings, borders, or even container plantings! Bright yellow, orange and red blooms fill your garden with life from early summer through the fall and are an excellent choice for hot and/or arid climates.

  • • Short-growing annual mix with brightly colored blooms
  • • Easy to grow with long-lasting Summer blooms
  • • Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 9 to 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 117 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 3,700 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 14,800 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Cosmos Planting Guide to learn more.

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Sulphur Cosmos Seeds - Sulphur Carpet Mix

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Sulphur Cosmos Seeds - Sulphur Carpet Mix FAQs

What is Sulphur Carpet Mix Sulphur Cosmos also known as?

Sulphur Carpet Mix Sulphur Cosmos is also known as Mexican Aster.

Is Sulphur Carpet Mix Sulphur Cosmos resistant to animals or disease?

Sulphur Carpet Mix Sulphur Cosmos is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Sulphur Carpet Mix Sulphur Cosmos?

Sulphur Carpet Mix Sulphur Cosmos is an open pollinated seed.

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