Celosia argenta (Plumosa Group) Celosia, Plume Cockscomb

Plant Type Annual

Size 6”-24” depending on cultivar/type Form Upright typically, some variation with types Texture Medium Foliage Leaves are alternate, linear to rounded-

elongated, longer than wide, up to 2” long, medium to dark green

Stem Green Flowers and Fruit Enlarged spikes or plumes, feather-like in

various colors ranging from reds, yellows, gold, orange, pinks, lavender shades. From summer into fall. Long lasting flowers up to eight weeks

Propagation Seeds Exposure Full sun Soil Moist well-drained. Organic, 5.5-6.5 Growth Rate Medium Hardiness 10 Uses Warm Seasonal color in beds displays, pots or

container. Good as dried flowers Maintenance Occasional problems with mites or stem rot.

Nothing serious. Will tolerate dry soils

Cultivars Kimono Series, Century Series, Apricot Brandy, Forest Fire and New look are popular cultivars. Many others exist. Check your local grower/supplier for those plants best for your region

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