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Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
Mexico
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Orange
Bloom Season
Summer to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant
About Bright Lights Blend Cosmos Seeds
Cosmos sulphureus
2½" flowers in a blend of yellow, golden, golden-orange, and scarlet-orange
Planting Cosmos
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 12"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
Barely cover
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | Barely cover |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 12" |
| Thinning | When 1" – 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12" |
| Germination | 5–10 days |
| Start Indoors | 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F. |
| Growing & Harvesting | For longest vase life, harvest in the morning and cut stems just as flower buds begin to open. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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