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Feathery Plume Celosia

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Plant Information

Taxonomic Name: Celosia argentea cv. plumosa
Common Name: Feathery Plume Celosia
Zone: 9, 10
Bloom Time: June to October
Height: 36-48 inches
Light Requirements: Full sun, Filtered shade
Soil Conditions: Average well-drained soil
Flower Color: Red
Special Characteristics:
  • Feathery plumes of pinks, magenta, red, yellow, and orange grow on 3-4ft tall, branching plants. In West Africa, the leaves are commonly eaten as greens. The leaves are arranged alternately and are light green in color but darker on flowering shoots.