General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Plant Height: 12-14 inches
Plant Spread: 8-12 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Yellow
Other: Golden-yellow
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Groundcover
Cut Flower
Dried Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Butterflies
Resistances: Pollution
Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Needs specific temperature: 68ºF-70ºF
Depth to plant seed: Surface sow, do not cover
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Awards and Recognitions: AAS (All-America Selection®): 2004 National

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Common names
  • Cockscomb
  • Plume Plant
  • Feathered Amaranth (Plumosa Group)
  • Plumed Celosia
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Celosia argentea
  • Synonym: Celosia plumosa
Also sold as:
  • Celosia argentea var. plumosa

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photo credit: Pymouss44
Location: Mentor on the Lake
Date: 2018-08-28
Location: Riverside, CA
Date: 2016-06-12

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