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Celosia cristata plumosa (Prince of Wales' Feather, Plume Cockscomb)

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Plant Type: Annual
Uses: Ornamental
Propagation: Seeds
Habit: Upright
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Flower Color: Various
Blooms: Summer
Width: 1.5 ft.
Height: 2 ft.
Fertility: Moderately Rich
Soil: Neutral, Moist, Well-drained, Medium
Zone: 1 - 11

Half-hardy Annual. Good cut flower with erect, showy blossoms that resemble a varicolored ostrich's plume and available in a variety of colors - yellow, orange, red, pink or purple. Needs full sun and rich, well-drained, sandy soil. This may be grown as a houseplant, in warm and sunny conditions, with evenly moist, humusy soil. Cool soil and temperatures may stunt plant growth. Red-leaved varieties are the most heat tolerant. 'Forest Fire' is the pictured cultivar.