Sulfur cosmos
Cosmos sulphureus · Cosmos · Aster family
Also known as: Yellow Cosmos · Orange Cosmos
Very easy40–120cmPet-friendly
Sulfur cosmos care at a glance
Sulfur cosmos (Cosmos sulphureus) needs little water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Life cycle
- Annual
Pests, Diseases & Weather on Sulfur cosmos
Possible pests on Sulfur cosmos include Aphids and Japanese beetles. Possible diseases include Bacterial wilt, Southern blight and Aster yellows. Sulfur cosmos is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Aphids Low
- Japanese beetles Low
Disease
- Bacterial wilt Medium
- Southern blight Medium
- Aster yellows Low
Weather
- Frost damage High
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Frequently asked questions about Sulfur cosmos
- Which pests affect Sulfur cosmos?
- Possible pests on Sulfur cosmos include Aphids and Japanese beetles.
- Which diseases affect Sulfur cosmos?
- Possible diseases include Bacterial wilt, Southern blight and Aster yellows.
- Is Sulfur cosmos toxic to cats and dogs?
- Sulfur cosmos is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Sulfur cosmos need?
- Sulfur cosmos has a low water requirement.
- What light does Sulfur cosmos need?
- Sulfur cosmos prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Sulfur cosmos frost-hardy?
- Sulfur cosmos is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 2 °C.