Botanical Name: Celosia
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Common Name: Cockscomb  
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Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Annual

 

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

 

Flower Color

Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow, White

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Bronze, Green, Red

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

High

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Loam

 

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Tropical

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer

 

Location Uses

n/a

 

Special Uses

Container

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Modesto Jr. College

  • Description

  • Notes

This annual has unique, plume-like flowers in bright, bold colors. Foliage is green to bronze to red, depending on the variety. Size ranges from about 6 to 36 inches, depending on variety. Plant close together for maximum impact. Cuts and dries well.
Grow in rich, well amended soil, though one that is also well draining. Needs consistent, regular watering. Blooms in full sun during the summer months. Feed regularly with a fertilizer high in potassium and phosphorus to encourage continuous bloom.