(Cosmic Orange Cosmos, Sulphur Cosmos)

This vigorous, compact, free-flowering cosmos lights up the summer garden with multitudes of jewel-like, glowing orange flowers. A member of the popular Cosmic Series, it was developed from a tall annual species native to fields and open areas of Mexico. 'Cosmic Orange' received the prestigious All America Selections award in 2000, and 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,...

(Cosmic Red Cosmos, Sulphur Cosmos)

This vigorous, compact, free-flowering cosmos adds heat to the summer garden with multitudes of brilliant, flame-red 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 Red’ 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 foliage,...

(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...

(Grace Smoketree, Smokebush, Smoketree)

Grace smoketree, or smokebush, is a summer blooming deciduous multi-stemmed tree or shrub with multi-seasonal interest. This vigorous cultivar is a cross between Cotinus obovatus and Cotinus coggygria ‘Velvet Cloak’. Its rounded foliage is dark plum to burgundy and turns to shades of red, yellow and orange in the fall. In the summer it bears large pink clusters of frothy or smoke-like flowers.

Smoketree does best in locations with full sun and well-drained soil. Use as a feature...

(Common Smokebush, European Smokebush)

At its showiest, few shrubs are as pretty and effusive as the common smokebush. Its small flowers produce puffy ivory, pink or purple clouds of smoky fruits that persist for a couple of weeks before dissipating. It does not become too large and may be multi-trunked and shrubby or single-trunked and tree-like. Originating from southern Europe to eastern China, it naturally exists along hillside forests and mountain thickets. With age, most specimens will develop rounded, open crowns.

The rounded,...

(Common Smokebush, European Smokebush, Golden Spirit™ Smokebush)

The spectacular gold leaves of Golden Spirit™ smokebush age to lime green and turn shades of golden amber, crimson, purple and wine red in fall. The only downside is it produces few flowers and smoky fruits, still its foliage is a standout. It makes a fine addition to shrub borders or foundation plantings.

At its showiest, few shrubs are as pretty and effusive as the common smokebush. It does not become too large and may be multi-trunked and shrubby or single-trunked and tree-like. Originating...