Celosia Cristata Colors. Get to know celosia. The celosia argentea is commonly known as the silver s cockscomb or plumed cockscomb.
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These flowers come in a variety of colors shapes and sizes adding color and character to your garden. Cristata formerly celosia cristata known as cockscomb is the cristate or crested variety of the species celosia argentea it was likely originally native to india where it was saved from extinction in cultivation by the religious significance attached to the variety by indian burmese and chinese gardeners who planted it near temples. Learn how to grow celosia celosia argentea cristata this tender perennial remains undaunted in the summer sun and produces a bounty of blooms to enjoy in the garden and in a vase.
The bright colors of the flowers make it a really popular flower for ornamental purposes.
Celosia is a genus of about 50 species in the family amaranthaceae native to tropical regions of africa asia and south america. Cristata flamingo feathers is a cultivar that can grow up to 2 feet in height. It is an herbaceous plant that is often found in tropical areas. The colors are predominantly pink to light violet and the leaves are a darker green than other cultivars.
