Crest Lemon Cosmos brings cheerful, butter-yellow blooms to sunny gardens from June through August, flowering in just 56 to 84 days from seed. This cultivar of Cosmos sulphureus grows to a compact 24 to 36 inches tall and spreads 18 to 24 inches wide, making it an excellent choice for borders, containers, and cottage gardens. The plant thrives on neglect once established, asking only for full sun and low water, while its blooms reliably attract pollinators throughout the growing season.
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Lemon Cosmos delivers dependable yellow flowers on drought-tolerant plants that practically thrive on benign neglect. The quick 56 to 84-day bloom window means you'll enjoy months of color even in short growing seasons. Its low water needs and resistance to major pests make it one of the easiest annuals to grow, yet the prolific blooms feel anything but ordinary.
Crest Lemon Cosmos excels as a cut flower for summer bouquets and as a garden accent in mixed borders. Its bright yellow blooms work beautifully in wildflower arrangements and cottage gardens. The plant's pollinator-friendly nature makes it valuable in gardens designed to support bees and butterflies.
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Start seeds indoors in pots 4 to 5 weeks before your last spring frost, keeping them around 60 to 75°F. They'll sprout within 3 to 10 days.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after your last spring frost date when soil has warmed.
Direct sow seeds in spring after the last frost date.
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