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Take the FFL Pledge!Celosia argentea: Cockscomb, Plumed Cockscomb, Celosia
Keighly Graves, Wendy Wilber, Tom Wichman, Gail Hansen, Ryan Klein, and
Other Contacts: Claire Lewis
Release Date: 5/25/2026
Agriculture
Abstract
Celosia, or plumed cockscomb, is an herbaceous annual notable for its brightly colored and whimsical-looking flowers which may be yellow, orange, pink, purple, or red. This plant is easy to grow and is a good option for mass plantings, borders, container planters, dried flowers, and is attractive to pollinators.
About this Publication
This document is FPS114, one of a series of the Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 1999. Revised March 2023 and April 2026. Visit the Ask IFAS website at https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/ for the currently supported version of this publication.
How to Cite
Gilman, E., & Howe, T. (2007). Celosia plumosa Cockscomb. EDIS, 2007(15). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fp114-1999



