Cosmos Varieties
(Cosmos sulphureus)
Cosmos are an annual, semi-hardy herb up to 2 m tall with bright orange or yellow flowers generally used as an ornamental. Cosmos are also effective nectaries for butterflies, and can be planted to attract pollinators and other beneficial insects such as syrphid flies, lacewings, and parasitic wasps.
Bright Lights
This variety has bright yellow and orange flowers and will grow 1-2 m tall.
Thung Kwang Tong
Local Thai annual, semi-hardy, up to 1-2 m (3-6 ft) tall with bright orange or yellow flowers.