Also called wheat celosia, these colorful plants add a lovely vertical element to the flower border and make a statement when grown in a large container. The pretty, rosy-pink, soft flower spikes have an intriguing texture that nearly begs passersby to reach out and touch them. It is especially interesting to watch the bases turn silvery as they mature. Excellent cut flowers for fresh or dried arrangements.
Family: Amaranthaceae
Native: Exact origin unknown, possibly India
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive perennial, hardy in USDA zones 10 and warmer
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Plant Dimensions: 24"–30" tall
Variety Info: 5"–8" rosy-pink, feathery flower spikes turn silvery near the base as the mature
Attributes: Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant, Good for Containers, Heat Tolerant
