
Sulfur cosmos (Cosmos sulphureus)
Sulfur cosmos, also known as Orange cosmos, Klondike cosmos
An example of an annual flowering plant native to Mexico, Central America, and South America is the Mexican sunflower (Tithonia diversifolia). While it is popular as an ornamental plant, it has become invasive in several regions of the United States. This plant is also known for attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Key Facts About Sulfur cosmos
Attributes of Sulfur cosmos
Lifespan
Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
60 cm to 1 m
Spread
35 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
3 cm to 5 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Red Orange
Scientific Classification of Sulfur cosmos
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies
Family
Daisy
Genus
Cosmos
Species
Sulfur cosmos