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Celosia cristata 'Century Mixed'

Century Mixed Celosia

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Modesto Jr. College

 

Description

This plant will grow 6-24" high x 8-12" wide and has 2" long foliage that is green and sometimes even red. It produces flowers in red, pink, orange, and yellow and does best in moist, well-drained soil and the sun.

 

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Orange, Red, Yellow

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Background, Perennial Border

Special Uses

Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar water needs together so that some plants aren't over watered to meet the needs of their more thirsty neighbors.

Never include shrub and lawn areas in the same sprinkler zone.