Cosmos, Lady Bird Dwarf

The Lady Bird Dwarf Cosmos, also known as Cosmos Sulphureus Ladybird, is a compact, herbaceous, flowering annual plant native to Central America. It is a popular addition to cutting gardens and is one of the best annual flowers for borders, containers, and mass planting. The plant features elegant, feathery foliage and produces masses of very showy, semi-double flowers in various colors such as red, yellow, orange, and gold. It is a prolific bloomer that provides a stunning display of vibrant colors to the garden all summer through fall until frost, attracting bees and butterflies . Lady Bird Dwarf Cosmos is a compact variety of Sulphur Cosmos that grows only 12-24 inches tall, making it suitable for borders, flower beds, containers, and mass planting in naturalized areas. It is also known as Klondike Cosmos and is widely used in mass plantings in meadows and along roadsides or as a border and container plant. The mature plant resists drought and heat, tolerating poor, dry soil . This variety of Cosmos is carefree and non-fussy, quick to bloom, and is an outstanding choice for sunny borders, lining garden paths, or as a colorful addition to patio pots. The bright colored blossoms shine in wonderful crayola orange, clear butter yellow, rich scarlet, and deep-gold colors, combining beautifully with other heat-tolerant flowers. It is also irresistible to bees and butterflies, making it a valuable addition to any garden . In summary, the Lady Bird Dwarf Cosmos is a versatile and vibrant annual plant that adds a pop of color to gardens, borders, and containers, while also attracting beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies.