Celosia Annual Flower. They are commonly grown as annuals but can survive winters in US. Part of the Amaranthaceae family plants in the Celosia genus grow as warm weather annuals in all growing zones.
AnnualCelosia Cristata Celosia are noted for their brilliant rooster comb. 24022019 Celosia plants typically grow as annuals unless youre in hardiness zone 10 or 11 so its unlikely that the same plants will return if you cut them back significantly. But as the beauty of the species humans are interested in growing it in their backyard or gardens for aesthetic purposes or even edible purposes.
Within these species youll discover tall spiky flowers dense feathery plumes and bizarre coral-like.
In spite of the fact that there are about 60 species of celosia most garden varieties are members of the argentea and spicata species. In spite of the fact that there are about 60 species of celosia most garden varieties are members of the argentea and spicata species. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 and 11. These plants naturally live in the meadows and fields.