Description
Cosmos sulphureus‘Limara Lemon’
Also Known as Mexican Aster
Cosmos Limara Lemon Seeds
Type: Annual
Bloom: May to August
Flower: 1.5″ semi-double lemon yellow
Height: 8″ extra dwarf, bushy
Light: Sun. Likes Partial Shade
Soil: Well drained, warm, sandy
Moisture: Little. Average during dry periods
Use: Attracts bees & butterflies. Excellent for small pots, containers, front border, window box, planter
Tolerances: Heat, lots of sun, poor soil
Notes: Organically grown. Deadhead regularly for continuous prolific bloom. Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Easy to grow
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Cosmos sulphureus Seed Propagation
Indoors: Sow 4-6 weeks before last frost. 1/16-1/4″ deep. Use temperate water when watering to maintain soil temp 75-80°F Germination 7-21 days. Thin to 1-2′ at 1-2″ tall. When 3-4″ tall, plant out 18-24” apart or to 5” pots when soil warms from May to June
Outdoors: Direct after last frost when soil warms, May to early June. 3-4 seeds, ¼” deep, about 2″ apart or scatter & rake into soil, then firm
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