Cosmos sulphureus | Sulphur Cosmos. Originated in … Mexico | Various
Cosmos sulphureus belongs to the plant family COMPOSIT and Genus Cosmos This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Cosmos sulphureus does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Cosmos sulphureus so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Cosmos sulphureus sulphur cosmos is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
The flowers of Cosmos sulphureus have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by Sulphur cosmos including orange, yellow and red. Cosmos sulphurus was used by the Aztecs for dyeing.
The Flowers of Cosmos sulphureus can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … orange,yellow,red
"Colors from nature : growing, collecting & using natural dyes", Bobbi A. McRae, Storey Communications Inc, Pownal Vermont, 1993.
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