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Celosia plumosa 'Prestige Scarlet'

Cockcomb Chinese Woolflower

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Information by:         Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

This branching plant will grow 15-20" when placed in full sun and produces numerous blooms. It is heat tolerant and makes a good cut flower.

 

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

High

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Patio

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.