(Cosmic Yellow Cosmos, Sulphur Cosmos)

This vigorous, compact, free-flowering cosmos lights up the summer garden with multitudes of brilliant, sunny yellow flowers. It is a member of the popular Cosmic Series, which was developed from a tall annual species native to fields and open areas of Mexico. ‘Cosmic Yellow’ is ideal for use as a bedding annual, in wildflower gardens, or for filling gaps in well-drained mixed borders.

The upright, branching stems of these dwarf, bushy plants are lined with ferny, deeply divided, rich green...

(Ladybird Mix Cosmos, Sulphur Cosmos)

This dwarf, free-flowering cosmos mixture adds brilliancy to the summer garden with its jewel-like flowers of orange, red and yellow. Ladybird Series cosmos are more compact and offer a wider range of colors than the species, a tall annual native to fields and open areas of Mexico. These colorful plants are suitable as bedding annuals, in wildflower gardens, or for filling gaps in well-drained mixed borders.

The upright, branching stems of these low-growing, bushy plants are lined with ferny,...

(Sulphur Cosmos)

This diminutive cosmos packs a punch with multitudes of brilliant yellow blooms displayed atop extremely dwarf, bushy plants. Uniquely short in stature, this cultivar is a form of golden cosmos, a tall, annual species native to fields and open areas of Mexico. ‘Limara Lemon’ is ideal for use in containers, as a bedding annual, or for edging well-drained mixed borders.

The many-branched stems of this low-growing gem are lined with ferny, deeply divided, rich green foliage, and are topped throughout...

(Sulphur Cosmos)

Bright Lights series cosmos add brilliancy to the summer garden with their jewel-like flowers blooming in shades of orange, red and yellow. They are more compact and broader in color range than the species, a tall annual native to fields and open areas of Mexico. These plants are ideal for use as bedding annuals, in wildflower gardens, or for filling gaps in well-drained mixed borders.

The upright, branching stems of these cosmos are lined with ferny, deeply divided, rich green foliage, and...

(Sulphur Cosmos)

Vigorous, compact and free-flowering, Cosmic Series cosmos add brilliancy to the summer garden with their prolific, jewel-like flowers of orange, red and yellow. This strain was developed from golden cosmos, a tall annual species native to fields and open areas of Mexico. They are suitable for use as bedding annuals, in wildflower gardens, or for filling gaps in well-drained mixed borders.

The upright, branching stems of these dwarf, bushy plants are lined with ferny, deeply divided, rich green...

(Cotyledon, Plakkie)

These succulent shrubs and subshrubs from southern Africa are valued for their handsome evergreen or deciduous foliage and their drought tolerance. The paired fleshy leaves are often densely borne along prostrate or upright branches, which may reach head-height. The rounded, mint-green to silvery-blue leaves have scalloped or toothed edges. Many-flowered umbels of nodding, bell-shaped flowers occur at the tips of long flowering stems in summer, winter, or year-round. The yellow, orange, or red blooms...

(Cotyledon, Plakkie)

Grown for its handsome succulent foliage and its drought tolerance, this hybrid Cotyledon bears thick, blue-green, spoon-shaped leaves on fleshy stems. The paired leaves have maroon, wedge-shaped tips. The densely branched plants reach approximately knee height.

This succulent does best in well-drained soil and bright light, with protection from scorching midday sun. It prefers cool dry winters. Use it outdoors in mild climates, or as a conservatory or house plant in colder climes. It...

(Crassula)

Noted for their handsome, succulent, paired leaves, which are often arranged in striking geometric patterns, the 200 or so annuals, perennials, and small shrubs in the genus Crassula are mostly endemic to southern Africa.

Plants in this remarkably diverse genus have fleshy leaves and stems rich in specialized water holding cells that grant exceptional drought resistance. Plant habit ranges from creeping to upright. Most crassulas grown today are small species suitable for containers....

A variable evergreen succulent found over a wide area of southeastern Africa, this low-growing perennial produces rosettes of fleshy, oval to lance-shaped, green or gray-green leaves that often have red spots, margins, or suffusion. Sparsely branched stems crowded with four-ranked leaves emerge from the rosettes in spring or early summer. The stems may be upright or prostrate, and the leaves hairy or smooth. Spike-like clusters of small white pink-tinged flowers appear at the stem tips in summer...

A showy-leaved cultivar of a an evergreen succulent from southeastern Africa, this low-growing perennial produces rosettes of fleshy, narrowly oval, bright green leaves that turn orange and scarlet in hot dry weather. Lax, sparsely branched stems emerge from the rosettes in spring or early summer, bearing four-ranked leaves that decrease in size toward the stem tips. These leaves also turn brilliant colors as they mature. Spike-like clusters of small white pink-tinged flowers appear on short stalks...