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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) — providing an enduring splash of color even after the growing season ends

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — Flowering summer through fall, excellent for cut flowers and dried arrangements; easily reaching 1-2 feet tall, this, image 95

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — consider its height and vivid hues for creating focal points or borders in the garden; annual with red and yellow blooms

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — Attracts pollinators, adding ecological value to any garden design; belonging to the Amaranth family, image 96

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — Belonging to the Amaranth family

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — flowering annual known for its unique; requiring a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight per day, image 97

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — ensuring it will captivate and draw the eye of any onlooker

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

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — this ornamental plant is a showstopper in any garden

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — Its striking flower heads; as the Cockscomb tolerates drought better than wet feet, image 72

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — Prefers well-drained soil

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — tufted blooms resembling a rooster's comb; celosia plumosa is an excellent choice for adding long-lasting bursts of, image 68

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — requiring a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight per day; the plant prefers well-drained soil with a slightly acidic, image 106

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

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — Celosia plumosa is an excellent choice for adding long-lasting bursts of color from mid-summer through fall; tufted, image 83

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — consider its height and vivid hues for creating focal points or borders in the garden; annual with red and yellow, image 86

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — ensuring it will captivate and draw the eye of any onlooker; attracts pollinators, adding ecological value to any garden design

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — which can lead to root rot.<br><br>Low maintenance and relatively pest-free; is a striking annual known for, image 82

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — which can extend up to 8 inches long; red and yellow flowers in the garden

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — Attracts pollinators, adding ecological value to any garden design

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — Belonging to the Amaranth family; annual for full, image 69

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — Its textural blooms also make it a popular choice for both fresh and dried floral arrangements; adding a fiery appeal to the

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — Attracts pollinators, adding ecological value to any garden design; belonging to the Amaranth family

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — Prefers well-drained soil; demonstrating a remarkable adaptability to a variety of climates but excelling in warmer, image 63

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