Celosia, Wheatstraw Celosia 'Intenz'

Celosiaspicata

Genus
Celosia (se-LO-see-uh)
Species
spicata (spi-KAH-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
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Clarksville, TN (Zone 7a) | September 2013 | positive

This perky little Celosia has been as tough as nails here. It has taken full afternoon sun, some drought, and other adverse conditions a...Read More

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