Celosia argentea
Family: Amaranthaceae
Common names: COMMON COCKSCOMB, FAIRY FOUNTAINS, RED FOX
Synonym: Celosia argentea var. cristata
Native to: Africa, America, Subtropical Asia, Tropical Asia
Sentiments: affectation, stillness and foppery
Plant
Type: annual
Forms: clumping, erect
Max height: 6.6 feet
Max width: 6.6 feet
Flower
magenta/purple, red, yellow
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, specific butterfly species
Exposure: sun
Propagates by: seed
flowers in summer
Soil type: well drained
USDA Zones: zone 9 to +20 f, zone 10 to +30 f, zone 11 to +40 f, zone 12 above +40 f
Temp. range: +20 to above +40 °F
Water: moderate
Butterflies that feed on this plant
