Scientific Name
Celosia argentea var. plumosa

Common Name
Plumed celosia; Plume cockscomb

Flowering Season: Summer to frost
Light Requirements: Sun
Flower Color: Vertical, feathery flowers; yellow, orange, apricot orange, pink, purple, red
Height: 6 to 36 inches
Spacing: 6 to 12 inches
Comments: Good cut flower; prefers rich moist, well drained soil but tolerates poor, dry soil; easy to grow; rain and high humidity will cause flowers to rot
Cultivars: Apricot Brandy
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