Mexican Aster Flowers

Also known as the Sulphur Cosmos, another daisy-like flower. Leaves are feathery and thread-like.

Sulphur cosmos. “The story of this name is that Spanish priests grew the flower in their missionary gardens in South and Central America. Native to this region they appreciated the perfect placement of the petals on the flowers. They named them the Greek word cosmos, which refers to an ordered universe or universal harmony.” According to Gardening Know How.

 

  Another easy to grow plant even in poor soil and thrives on sun and heat, offering glorious color in return!