Celosia
Celosia is also called Plumosa. One type is called Feather because it stands upright and looks like a bunch of feathers.
The other is Plume or Cock’s Comb because it looks a bit like a rooster’s red comb. It is also nicknamed Brain-flower because it looks like a brain only more colourful.
- This unusual annual was brought to North America from the tropics.
- It isn’t fussy about
 type and will withstand dry conditions as long as it receives lots of  .
- When planting from seeds space them 9 to 12 inches apart (23 to 30 cm) and cover them with a little .
- They can reach a height of 3 feet (90 cm).
- Celosias don’t require thinning.
- They don’t reseed themselves so you will have to replant them each spring from seeds or from seedlings available at most garden centers.
- These plants make good cut flowers for showing as the heads are very long lasting and can be dried.
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