Calendula — Cosmos celosia

Celosia 'Calendula — Cosmos'

AnnualAmaranthaceae

Calendula — Cosmos celosia
Deer-resistantEdible
USDA zones10 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Bloom season
Summer
Soil types
Sand, loam

Garden uses

AccentCut flowerPollinator garden

Attracts

ButterfliesBees

Notes

Calendula Cosmos celosia (Celosia Calendula Cosmos) is an annual for cut flower, pollinator garden, and accent use. It is not cold-hardy and will not survive freezing temperatures. This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and sandy or loamy soil. It blooms from early to late summer. Deer tend to browse other plants first. Butterflies and bees visit the flowers.

Pairs well with Creeping zinnia, Black-eyed Susan vine, and Foxy Lady dahlia.