Celosia Spicata. Celosia is easily grown from seed or cuttings and growing a variety of celosia adds a splash of color to your containers or garden beds. Celosia is an annual that is easily grown from seed which makes it a great seed saving and pass along plant.
Celosia s iː ˈ l oʊ ʃ i ə see loh shee ə is a small genus of edible and ornamental plants in the amaranth family amaranthaceae the generic name is derived from the ancient greek word κήλεος kḗleos meaning burning and refers to the flame like flower heads species are commonly known as woolflowers or if the flower heads are crested by fasciation cockscombs. Spicata there are 2 common groups of celosia. Other common names cockscomb flamingo feather.
Celosia will not tolerate wet feet that is these plants do not want to be watered too much and require soil with excellent drainage.
Celosia is easily grown from seed or cuttings and growing a variety of celosia adds a splash of color to your containers or garden beds. Celosia s iː ˈ l oʊ ʃ i ə see loh shee ə is a small genus of edible and ornamental plants in the amaranth family amaranthaceae the generic name is derived from the ancient greek word κήλεος kḗleos meaning burning and refers to the flame like flower heads species are commonly known as woolflowers or if the flower heads are crested by fasciation cockscombs. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about celosia wheatstraw celosia celosia spicata flamingo feather supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at dave s ga. Other common names cockscomb flamingo feather.