Celosia cristata |
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Crested Celosia, Chinese Woolflower |
Description
This annual will grow .5-2' tall x 1.5' wide and produces flowersin yellow, red, orange, pink, and purple that bloom in summer and fall. It does best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Annual
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Blue, Orange, Purple, Red, Yellow
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Tropical
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Raised Planter
Special Uses
Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Eliminate runoff, especially with fixed spray sprinklers, clay soils, and slopes, by dividing the total watering time into shorter increments.
This allows water to soak in.