Family: Amaranthaceae
Scientific Name: Celosia argentea cristata Creamers Lemon Lime
Common Name: Cramer's Lemon Lime Celosia
| Description | A crested type of Celosia with flowers ranging from lime green to yellow. |
| Pronunciation | (sel-OH-see-ah) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Annuals |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average to slightly dry, never wet or soggy |
| Soil & Site | average, well drained |
| Temperature | heat tolerant once established |
| Flowers | velvetly crested twisted flowers, lime green to yellow, can be dried |
| Leaves | green |
| Dimensions | 30 inches tall |
| Maintenance | occasional deadheading, can be pinched when 6 inches tall to promote branching |
| Propagation | seeds |
| Misc Facts | The name Celosia comes from the Greek word meaning burned. |
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