Celosia, Cockscomb, Chief Persimmon, Celosia cristata – 50 seeds avg. This orange cockscomb is a gorgeous display of long lasting flowers! Loves it hot and dry! Planting Tips: Full sun. 36″ H. Summer annual. Plant seeds directly in the garden or start indoors for an earlier start. Plant in the garden after last danger of frost has past and the soil has begun to warm, typically a couple of weeks after the last frost date. Do not cover seed; 5-10 days to germinate. Pinch plants to two sets of leaves when 12″ tall to encourage branching. Great cuts, attracts butterflies and beneficial insects, drought tolerant. 90-120 days to bloom. Also known as: Cocks comb, Crested Cock's Comb, Woolflowers. Keep the Blooms Coming: Harvest flowers when head at desired size but before starting to develop seeds. Make the harvest cut at the base of the stem.
