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Planted at Mount Vernon

Planted at Mount Vernon Upper Garden

  • Upper Garden

  • Hardiness Zones

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    Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005

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    A sturdy long-blooming annual, this impressive plant is ideal for the back of the border. Its bright flowers come in many colors, including hot pink, peach, deep rose, yellow, and red.

    Latin Name

    Celosia argentea var. cristata


    Family

    Amaranthaceae


    Type of Plant

    Annuals Annuals

    Bloom Season

    July - October


    Seasons

    Summer Summer
    Fall Fall

    Specifications

    Max height Max Height: 5'
    Max spread Max Spread: 2'

    Uses

  • Annual
  • Flower Border
  • Edible

  • Sunlight Exposure

    Full Sun Full Sun
    Part Shade Part Shade

    Tolerances

  • Drought
  • Dry Soil

  • Attracted Wildlife

    Butterflies Butterflies

    Colors


    Native Range

    India


    History

    John Custis of Williamsburg received cockscomb seeds from plantsman Peter Collinson of London in 1738.


    Other Details

    Grown by Washington Grown by Washington
    Sold at Mount Vernon Sold at Mount Vernon

    Bartlett Tree Expert Company has been working with Mount Vernon Estate since 2011 providing expert arboricultural care and GPS mapping for the estate’s historic trees, as well as support from their research facility.   Mount Vernon is proud to partner with Bartlett Tree Experts and appreciates their sponsorship of George Washington’s Mount Vernon Plant Finder App.

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