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Celosia cristata
Crested Celosia, Chinese Woolflower
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Steve Mullany
Description
This annual will grow 1/2"-2' tall and 1.5' wide; it produces flowers in 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:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.