Mar 13, 2025 · Cockscomb (Celosia argentea var. cristata) is beloved for its fuzzy, colorful blooms and long life as a cut flower. Here's how to grow it in your garden.

Mar 13, 2025 · Are you thinking of adding some Celosia cristata flowers to your garden? Find out how to plant and grow cockscomb.

Cockscomb (Celosia cristata, C. argentea, and C. plumosa) is a herbaceous annual in some areas and, if you’re lucky, a perennial in warmer regions. It’s native to South America, Africa, Central America, …

Dec 2, 2022 · The cockscomb flower is an annual addition to the flower bed, commonly named for the red variety similarly colored to the cock's comb on a rooster's head. Cockscomb, Celosia cristata, …

Jun 18, 2023 · Cockscomb can be used to treat bloodshot eyes, cataracts, vision blurring or to relieve poison from snake bites. This plant is not toxic to cats, dogs, or horses, so you can safely grow it …

Jan 15, 2021 · Cockscomb plants are easy to care for if they get enough sunshine, grow in warm temperatures, and are watered regularly. In USDA zones 10 and 11, celosia flowers may reseed …

Nov 19, 2024 · Cockscomb makes an excellent cut flower, lasting about a week in a vase. It dries well, too. This long-blooming annual puts on a vibrant show of pink, yellow, red or burgundy flowers from …

Plummed cockscomb is a tropical herbaceous annual herb in the amaranth family (Amaranthaceae) native to Africa and is considered a weed in India. The genus name comes from the Greek word for …

1 day ago · Cockscomb (Celosia argentea) is an herbaceous annual or perennial plant, native to tropical regions, known for its vibrant flower heads. It has spread globally due to its hardiness and …

Apr 23, 2024 · Discover how to grow cockscomb and add color and impact to your garden borders this year. Experts share advice on how best to grow this flowering annual.