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Celosia
Celosia argentea
Also known as: cockscomb, woolflower
Heat-loving annual with unique plumed, crested, or spiked flower heads in vivid colors. Excellent fresh or dried cut flower.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing8–12″
Row Spacing12–18″
Planting Depth—
Height10–36″
Spread8–14″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
4–6 weeks before last frost
Direct Sow (Spring)
2–9 weeks after last frost
Transplant Outdoors
1–9 weeks after last frost
Germination
7–14 days
Days to Harvest
60–90 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 2–11
Cannot overwinter outdoors
Needs warm soil to thrive. Do not transplant rootbound seedlings. Frost sensitive. Surface sow — needs light.
Companion Plants
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