Celosia, Chinese Woolflower, Red Cockscomb

Celosiaargentea var. childsii

Genus
Celosia (se-LO-see-uh)
Synonym
Celosia childsii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Dark/Black
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

La Puente, California

Brooksville, Florida

Anna, Illinois

Mount Sterling, Illinois

Crescent, Iowa

Derby, Kansas

Benton, Kentucky

Eddyville, Kentucky

Mathiston, Mississippi

Houston, Texas

Nocona, Texas

Port Lavaca, Texas

Spring, Texas

Bumpass, Virginia

South Boston, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | March 2005 | positive

Attractive all summer and quite easy to grow. I like these massed in big bunches, or in containers.

I start them from seed...Read More

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