200 Lemonade Cosmos Seeds – Soft Yellow Pollinator-Friendly Garden Flower

Lemonade Cosmos is a cheerful annual flower prized for its soft, buttery-yellow blooms that bring a warm, sunny feel to garden beds, borders, and wildflower meadows. These easy-to-grow plants produce daisy-like flowers atop airy, finely cut foliage, creating a relaxed, natural look that blends beautifully with other cottage-garden favorites. The nectar-rich blooms are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making Lemonade Cosmos a smart choice for pollinator gardens and wildlife-friendly landscapes.

Whether you're filling a cutting garden, edging a vegetable plot, or adding a splash of color to a container, Lemonade Cosmos delivers reliable performance with minimal fuss. Plants typically bloom from midsummer until frost, providing weeks of color and plenty of stems for fresh bouquets. Their tolerance for poor soil and drought once established makes them a dependable option for low-water gardens and beginning gardeners alike.

Plant Features

• Soft yellow, daisy-like blooms that brighten mixed borders and meadow plantings
• Airy, finely cut foliage adds fine texture and a naturalistic feel
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators
• Long bloom season from midsummer through fall
• Excellent for cut flower arrangements and informal garden designs

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Cosmos bipinnatus
• Plant Type: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Average to poor, well-drained soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
• Bloom Season: Summer to fall
• Mature Height: 36–48 inches
• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Lemonade Cosmos seeds directly outdoors after the last frost date, or start them indoors 4–6 weeks before transplanting. Lightly press seeds into the soil surface and keep them moist until germination, which typically occurs in 7–21 days at 70–75°F. Once seedlings are a few inches tall, thin them to stand 12–18 inches apart to encourage good air circulation and bushy growth.

Cosmos performs best in full sun and average, well-drained soil; avoid over-fertilizing, which can promote lush foliage at the expense of flowers. Water regularly during establishment, then allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering, and stake tall plants in windy areas if needed. At season's end, allow a few flower heads to mature and self-sow for next year's garden.

What's Included

200 Lemonade Cosmos seeds for planting.