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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:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.