• Bright orange cosmos crest orange flowers in a dense sunny garden setting.
  • Orange cosmos crest orange flower with yellow center against a blurred green background.
  • Orange cosmos crest orange flowers filling a bright sunny garden.
  • Orange cosmos crest orange flowers with blue sky in the background.
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Sulphur Cosmos Seeds - Crest Orange

Ombre blooms are dazzling when planted en masse

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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

SEED TYPE

  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Fall

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 24 to 36 inches

COLOR

  • Orange

This is the classic "sulphur" or simply, "orange" cosmos that is often cited as one of the most stunning of all the meadow wildflowers. An extremely vigorous, resilient, and colorful flower, it is a favorite of both home gardeners and the US state Department of Transportation, which plant it in abundance along the highways and byways of the country because of its ability to dazzle. A mid to late season bloomer, it is best appreciated when planted in abundance.

  • • Popular, vigorous growing annual
  • • Easy to grow with long-lasting Orange 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 3,639 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 14,556 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 58,224 Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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    Sulphur Cosmos Seeds - Crest Orange FAQs

    What is Crest Orange Sulphur Cosmos also known as?

    Crest Orange Sulphur Cosmos is also known as Mexican Aster.

    Is Crest Orange Sulphur Cosmos resistant to animals or disease?

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

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