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Genus: Celosia Species: cristata Common Name: Cockscomb & Feathered Amaranth Family: Amaranthaceae + Chenopodiaceae Order: Caryophyllales Native: Tropics Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 1 to 2 feet Width: 0.5 to 3 feet Flowering Season: Summer to Fall Flower Color: Pink, purple, red, orange, yellow or white Propagation: Seed Zone: 9-10 Note: This low-maintenance plant is suitable for containers, borders, beds, or cutting (fresh or dried flowers) gardens. Taller cultivars may require staking. There are two groups of C. argenta: plumosa (Feather) and cristata (cockscomb). Root rot may occur under poorly-drained medium. Watch for fungal leaf spots, stem rot and spider mites. Prefers sunny, moderately dry, well-drained, loamy, organic-rich soil.