Celosia argentea var. cristata 'Cristata Group'
COCKSCOMB
Amaranthaceae

 
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Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.75m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

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Origins: Tropical Africa, India-Subcontinent, Tropical Asia, Mexico, Central America, South America

Other Botanical Names: Celosia coccinea, Celosia cristata, Celosia debilis, Celosia margaritacea, Celosia plumosa

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Celosia argentea var. cristata 'Cristata Group'
COCKSCOMB
Amaranthaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.75m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

FEATURES

Flowers: white, yellow, orange, red or purple

Flowering Time: early summer to late autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & cottage designs

Uses: window box, border

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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