I took this at a Parade of Homes in Colorado, south of Denver. Don't know if it would normally live there or not, or if was just for show.
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n68/richj777/IMG_7763.jpg
2007-02-25 04:40:16 · 9 answers · asked by M333 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
It is a Celosia argentea 'Plumosa'. This flower comes in various colors red,yellow and orange. It is a half-hardy Annual,
height 9 in.- 2ft.spacing 9 in. - 1 ft. Flowering period July - Sept. Site should be warm and sunny, soil light.
2007-02-25 06:02:43 · answer #1 · answered by hildegard r 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Red Celosia. Probably a dwarf variety.
Some information about the plant:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celosia
2007-02-25 07:24:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.fernlea.com/annual/variety/celos.htm
Celosia
Colors - Red, yellow and mix.
Flowering period - Early July to the end of September.
Height - Grows 10" to 24" tall (25 - 61 cm).
How to grow - Plant in sun or part sun.
Features - Brightly colored crested or plumed flowers.
Soil - Best in rich, well drained soil, high in organic matter, but tolerates
poor dry soil.
Spacing - Plant 12" apart (30 cm).
Tips - Poor frost tolerance. Will thrive in hard to grow areas of the garden.
Uses - Use in beds, borders or for cutting.
10" to 24" 12" Sun / Part Sun
2007-02-25 08:17:20 · answer #3 · answered by LucySD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's an annual called celosia. They are very drought tolerant and you can also dry the flowers to enjoy for a longer period of time.
2007-02-25 04:53:42 · answer #4 · answered by Gnometomes 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure either. I've seen this all over, and I'm pretty sure it's quite common, but I cannot for the life of me remember what it's called. I've seen these things at nurseries, and at Target, Wal-Mart, etc.
I tried searching for it too, but I couldn't find it, and any names I tried were not it.
I'm also pretty sure it's *not* a butterfly bush. I have one and unless there are various ones, this isn't it.
Best I can do.........sorry. :(
2007-02-25 04:51:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gnome is right...celosia. They come in a lot of different colors, too.
2007-02-25 05:16:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Celosia plumosa also known as cockscomb..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celosia
2007-02-25 10:39:32 · answer #7 · answered by frog_giggin_countrygirl 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think those are called butterfly bushes or something like that, I could be wrong though
2007-02-25 04:44:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
celosia is right they will grow anywhere
2007-02-25 07:15:39 · answer #9 · answered by mountainchowpurple 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋