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Amaranthaceae
Prince of Wales Feather
Celosia argentea var. plumosa
Boldness and extravagance.
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus
- Celosia
- Native to
- Tropical Africa, India, Southeast Asia
- Bloom season
- Summer, Fall
- Type
- annual
- Height
- 1-3 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- well-drained, fertile
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 2-11
- Lifespan
- annual
Did you know
- The name 'celosia' comes from the Greek word 'kelos' meaning burned, referring to the flame-like flower heads.
- In Nigeria, the leaves are eaten as a nutritious vegetable called 'soko yokoto' and are rich in iron.
- The plume-shaped flowers retain their vivid color even when dried, making them excellent for dried arrangements.
- Prince of Wales feather celosia can produce over 40,000 tiny seeds per plant in a single season.
- It was named after the feathered emblem of the British Prince of Wales due to its plume-like blooms.
Color meanings
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boldness
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humor
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warmth