Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Celosia (se-LO-see-uh) (Info)
Species: argentea var. childsii
Synonym:Celosia childsii
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Category:
Annuals
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness:
Not Applicable
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Coral/Apricot
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Mid Fall
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Burgundy
Dark/Black
Veined
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
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Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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