| Description | Celosia (Celosia argentea) A group of annuals that offer many colors, heights, and flower shapes. The flowers are soft and have the texture of wool or velour. Likes full sun and needs well-drained soil. |
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| Plant Type | Annuals, Site author's observations |
| Sunlight | full sun |
| Moisture | prefers to be grown slightly dry once established |
| Soil & Site | well drained. |
| Temperature | planted outdoors no earlier than Memorial Day weekend in zone #5. |
| Flowers | flower types: crested (Celosia argentea cristata), wheat (Celosia spicata), plume (Celosia argentea), colors: red, orange, white, cream, purple, most are vibrant, shapes vary with the variety. |
| Leaves | alternate, simple and entire, green, bronze or reddish |
| Dimensions | 6-8" to a few feet |
| Maintenance | deadhead |
| Propagation | easily from seed, keep seedlings warm |
| Misc Facts | The name Celosia comes from the Greek word meaning burned. It comes in three major varieties, Plumosa-plume-like flower, cristata-crested flowers, and small spike-like |
| Author's Notes | Celosia are fun plants. The soft fluffy flowers are very touchable. |
| Notes & Reference | #28-Cottage Garden Annuals(Clive Lane) |
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