Celosia
Celosia Argentea
Annual (or short lived perennial in zones 9-11)
Growing preferences: Full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil
Bloom period: Mid summer through fall
Pollinators: Bees, butterflies
Uses: Beautiful garden addition, cut flower, dried flower, herb (only before blooms)
Location: Cut Flower Plot
This unique flower comes in many varieties. Their appearances vary from feathery paintbrush shaped flowers to folded blooms resembling coral or a brain. They also come in a variety of colors from light pinks and purples to flashy, fiery reds, oranges, and yellows. Celosia flowers seem like they were dreamed up by Dr. Seuss himself.