Yellow Cosmos
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Yellow Cosmos
Cosmos sulphureus
The Yellow Cosmos is a bright and cheerful flower that loves to dance in the sunshine! Its yellow petals can brighten up any garden and attract butterflies and bees.
Habitat: Gardens
Appearance
The Yellow Cosmos is a vibrant plant adorned with cheerful, daisy-like flowers. Its petals unfurl in brilliant shades of yellow and orange, often with a darker center, contrasting beautifully with its delicate, feathery green leaves. Slender stems support these sunny blooms.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusCosmos
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
In some cultures, it was used to create beautiful yellow and orange dyes!
It's a fast grower, often blooming just weeks after its seeds sprout!
Its scientific name 'Cosmos' means 'beautiful order' in Greek, describing its neat petals!
The petals of Yellow Cosmos are actually edible and taste slightly bitter!
Special abilities
Ability
Pollinator Beacon
Yellow Cosmos has bright, vivid petals that act like a billboard, attracting bees and butterflies to help it reproduce.
Ability
Resilient Roots
Yellow Cosmos can thrive in less fertile soil and handle dry spells, thanks to its adaptable root system that seeks out moisture.
Ability
Rapid Regrowth
Yellow Cosmos can quickly grow from seed to flower in just a few weeks, allowing it to bloom abundantly.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 60-180 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 3-5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer to fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers to collect nectar and pollen.
pollinates
Monarch Butterfly
Danaus plexippus
Feeds on nectar, helping transfer pollen between blooms.
pollinates
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
An important generalist pollinator in its native range.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always ask an adult before picking flowers in a garden.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Yellow Cosmos?
60-180 cm
How wide does Yellow Cosmos spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Yellow Cosmos?
3-5 cm
When does Yellow Cosmos bloom?
Summer to fall
Is Yellow Cosmos edible?
Yes
Is Yellow Cosmos toxic?
None
What is Yellow Cosmos's lifecycle?
Annual
How is Yellow Cosmos pollinated?
Insect
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