10 Seeds Yellow Cockscomb Celosia argentea cristata Crested Flower Plant

Yellow Cockscomb (Celosia argentea cristata) is a striking annual cherished for its velvety, coral-like crested blooms in a vivid shade of yellow. These unusual flower heads hold their color well and add bold texture and bright color to beds, borders, and container plantings throughout the warm season.
The crested, brain-like flower heads are excellent for fresh bouquets and hold up well when dried for everlasting arrangements. Plants grow upright with light green foliage and bloom generously from midsummer until frost, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil. A dependable, low-maintenance choice for cutting gardens and mixed borders.
Species: Celosia argentea cristata
Variety: Yellow Cockscomb
Type: Annual
Plant_Habit: Upright, bushy
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, fertile
Days_to_Harvest: 90-110
Zones: 2-11 (grown as annual)
Germination: 10-21 days at 70-80F
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, do not cover
Spacing: 9-12 inches
Notes: Also known as crested cockscomb