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Celosia cristata

Crested Celosia, Chinese Woolflower

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

This annual will grow .5-2' tall x 1.5' wide and produces flowersin yellow, red, orange, pink, and purple that bloom in summer and fall. It does best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.