Echinacea purpurea celosia

Celosia 'Echinacea purpurea (P)'

AnnualAmaranthaceae

Echinacea purpurea 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

'Echinacea purpurea' celosia (Celosia 'Echinacea purpurea') is an annual for cut flowers, pollinator gardens, and garden accents. It is not cold-hardy and will not survive freezing temperatures. This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and sandy or loamy soil. It blooms from early to late summer. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal. Butterflies and bees visit the flowers.

Pairs well with Profusion zinnia, Pink Pearl dahlia, and Chocolate daisy.