Cosmos sulphureus 'Cosmic Red'

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DERIVATION

Cosmos	- From the Greek kosmikos, meaning universe
sulphureus	- Sulphur yellow

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THIS PLANT

The flowers of this annual bedding plant can be used to dye wool or silk, yarn or fabric, that has been pre-treated with alum, an orange to reddish orange color.

FAMILY

Asteraceae (Aster Family) Other Plants in the Aster Family

HABIT

Herbaceous

GROWTH FORM

Upright

RANGE

Cultivated

FLOWERS

Red (Scarlet)

SUN REQUIREMENTS

Sun

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Dye Plant

COMMON NAME(S)

Cosmos

Location Map for Cosmos sulphureus 'Cosmic Red' (Cosmos)
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Individual Location for Cosmos sulphureus 'Cosmic Red':
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Map
Key

Accession
Number

Year

Location

191455*1

2019

Chatfield Historic Farm, Dye Garden

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FLOWERING:
When Cosmos sulphureus 'Cosmic Red' has been observed flowering
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2015

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