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Cockscomb

Celosia Plumosa

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Overview

Cockscomb, Celosia plumosa, is a striking annual known for plume-like flowers, erupting in fiery reds, vivid pinks, and bold oranges. Easily reaching 1-2 feet tall, this sun-loving plant adds vertical drama and texture to beds and containers. Prefers well-drained soil. Low maintenance; drought tolerant. Flowering summer through fall, excellent for cut flowers and dried arrangements. Attracts pollinators, adding ecological value to any garden design.

Sun FullWater LowZones 2–11Type Annual

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — providing an enduring splash of color even after the growing season ends; which can lead to root rot.<br><br>Low, image 85

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 2–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Annual
Family: Amaranthaceae

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Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — which can extend up to 8 inches long

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — adding a fiery appeal to the landscape.<br><br>Celosia plumosa thrives in full sun; its striking flower heads, image 75

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — adding a fiery appeal to the landscape.<br><br>Celosia plumosa thrives in full sun; its striking flower heads, image 105

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — It is well-suited for USDA hardiness zones 2 through 11; consider its height and vivid hues for creating focal points, image 107

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — display a spectrum of colors including red

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — annual for full; ensuring it will captivate and draw the eye of any onlooker, image 90

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — annual with red and yellow blooms

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — which can lead to root rot.<br><br>Low maintenance and relatively pest-free

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — is a striking annual known for plume-like flowers; low maintenance; drought tolerant, image 61

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — this ornamental plant is a showstopper in any garden; flowering annual known for its unique, image 100

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — reaching a height of 6 to 12 inches with some varieties capable of growing up to 36 inches tall

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — Low maintenance; drought tolerant

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — Moderate watering is essential; it is well-suited for USDA hardiness zones 2 through 11

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — Easily reaching 1-2 feet tall, this sun-loving plant adds vertical drama and texture to beds and containers; reaching, image 62

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — adding a fiery appeal to the landscape.<br><br>Celosia plumosa thrives in full sun; its striking flower heads

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — as the Cockscomb tolerates drought better than wet feet; its textural blooms also make it a popular choice for both fresh and

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — consider its height and vivid hues for creating focal points or borders in the garden

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — It is well-suited for USDA hardiness zones 2 through 11; consider its height and vivid hues for creating focal points or borders

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — The plant prefers well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH; this ornamental plant is a showstopper in, image 109

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — tufted blooms resembling a rooster's comb; celosia plumosa is an excellent choice for adding long-lasting bursts of, image 98

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — is a striking annual known for plume-like flowers; low maintenance; drought tolerant

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — red and yellow flowers in the garden

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — annual with red and yellow blooms; moderate watering is essential, image 89

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — Celosia plumosa is an excellent choice for adding long-lasting bursts of color from mid-summer through fall; tufted blooms

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