Century Mixed celosia

Celosia 'Century Mixed (plumosa)'

AnnualAmaranthaceae

AAS Winner 1985

Century Mixed celosia
Deer-resistantEdible
USDA zones10 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Bloom season
Summer
Soil types
Sand, loam

Garden uses

AccentCut flowerPollinator garden

Attracts

ButterfliesBees

Notes

Century Mixed celosia (Celosia 'Century Mixed (plumosa)') is an annual for cut flowers, pollinator gardens, and accents. Frost will kill it, so set it out only after the last frost in spring. This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and sandy or loamy soil. It blooms from early to late summer and draws butterflies and bees. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal. Cut the plumes for fresh bouquets.

Pairs well with Profusion zinnia, Hamari Gold dahlia, and Snail vine.