Silver Cock's Comb Celosia argentea - Celosia cristata, Celosia plumosa

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Botanical Name:

Celosia argentea

Family:

Amaranthaceae

Genus:

Celosia

Species:

argentea

Common Name:

Silver Cock's Comb

Seeds Per Pound:
698,461
Quantity:
0.25 lb
Average Viable Seeds/Packet:
45
Germination:
30%
Germination Test Type:
estimate
Purity:
99%
Collection Locale:
Arlington, VA
Crop Year:
2020
In Stock: 0.25 lb
Prices
Items are priced on a curve, you can buy any 'bulk quantity' up to what we have in stock, some examples are:
1 packet (~ 45 seeds)
$4.95
2 gram (~ 3080 seeds)
$11.99
10 gram (~ 15398 seeds)
$15.90
1 oz (~ 43654 seeds)
$19.95
Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: none required.
Stratification: none required.
Germination: surface sow and keep warm and moist.
Short description:
Physical Characteristics : ANNUAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). It is hardy to zone 9 and is frost tender. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils..It cannot grow in the shade.It requires moist soil.
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Description Around the fields in Hyderabad, India . Celosia argentea is a tender annual that is often grown in gardens. It is propagated by seeds. The seeds are extremely small, up to 43,000 seeds per ounce.The Century cultivars are usually taller (1-2 feet), and are bright red, yellow, orange, or pink. The Kimono cultivars are generally smaller (4 inches - 1 foot), and have more muted colors, though similar to the Century cultivars. Other colors, such as white, burgundy, orange-red, etc., can be found. Certain varieties will grow to 3-4 feet in height.
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Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov