This annual to perennial has upright branched reddish stems that form a rounded habit. It has long lanced-shaped mid green leaves and the small pink star-shaped flowers are arranged in a dense terminal spike that appears during late summer.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Celosia spicatais of uncertain origan but is thought to come from the warmer parts of South America. It prefers an open sunny position and grows on well drained fertile moist soils.

Cockscomb is grown for its flowers and its bushy habit. It is planted in small or cottage gardens in group plantings or as a specimen. It is suitable for coastal or inland regions establishing in one season and used in border planting, containers, patio pots and as a cut flower. ID 2127

Celosia(se-LO-see-uh) spicata(spek-tä)

Amaranthaceae (AM-ar-an-THAY-see-e)