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4-H Horticulture Judging Contest

Beth Hinshaw
Extension Speclaist, SE
4-H Youth Development
K-State Research & Extension

620-496-8206

bhinshaw@ksu.edu

Celosia

Scientific Name: Celosia sp.

Category: Flowers and Foliages

Description:
Celosia is an annual flower plant grown for the showy flowers that may either be a "plumed" or "crested" type. The common name cockscomb refers to the crestlike blooms. Colors range from yellow, gold, peach, orange and shades of red.

 Red celosia flowers

Red celosia flowers

 Red celosia plants

Red celosia plants

 Orange celosia plants

Orange celosia plants