Cosmos sulphureus 'Cosmic Orange'

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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, fabric or yarn, that has been pre-treated with alum, a bright yellow color.

FAMILY

Asteraceae (Aster Family) Other Plants in the Aster Family

HABIT

Herbaceous

GROWTH FORM

Upright

RANGE

Cultivated

FLOWERS

Orange

SUN REQUIREMENTS

Sun

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Dye Plant

COMMON NAME(S)

Cosmos

Location Map for Cosmos sulphureus 'Cosmic Orange' (Cosmos) - 2 Map Locations Found
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Individual Location for Cosmos sulphureus 'Cosmic Orange':
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Accession
Number

Year

Location

1	191454*1	2019	Chatfield Historic Farm, Dye Garden
2	243291*1	2024	Chatfield Historic Farm, Dye Garden

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FLOWERING:
When Cosmos sulphureus 'Cosmic Orange' has been observed flowering
at Denver Botanic Gardens

2017

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