Cosmos, 'Bright Lights'

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Submitted by DizzyDaffodil on Wed, 08/27/2008 - 22:49
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Klondike Cosmos, Sulphur Cosmos, Orange Cosmos
Cosmos sulphureus 'Bright Lights'

24-36" tall

Loves full sun.

Little to average water once plants are established.

Too rich or very fertile soil may cause leggy plants with fewer blooms.

Re-seeding annual. Deadhead if you do not want volunteers.

Seeds may be collected and succesfully stored.

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Cosmos, Collected Seed: When the seed is fully mature & ready for collection, most of the chaff will easily blow away.Cosmos, Collected Seed: When the seed is fully mature & ready for collection, most of the chaff will easily blow away.

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Zone: 
Zone 5
Use: 
Other - Explain in description
Bloom Time: 
Summer
Bloom Time: 
Fall
Flower Color: 
Yellow
Flower Color: 
Orange
Flower Color: 
Red
Foliage Color: 
Green
Light: 
Sun
Water Needs: 
Little
Growth Rate: 
Fast
Toxic: 
Unknown