Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaranthaceae

Genus:

Celosia

Species:

Celosia globosa var. porphyrostachya

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple, magenta

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

pollinators, seed-eating birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–14 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (20-25°C) with light. Surface sow or barely cover seeds.

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