American Cotton, American Upland Cotton, Bourbon Cotton, Golden Cotton
Gossypiumhirsutum

Synonym:Gossypium hirsutum var. hirsutum

Synonym:Gossypium hirsutum subsp. latifolium

Synonym:Gossypium mexicanum

Synonym:Gossypium punctatum

Synonym:Gossypium religiosum

Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds