Cockscomb

Celosia argentea

Family: Amaranthaceae

Earthy & Warmfaintwarm

SeasonSummer–Autumn

OriginTropical Africa, Asia

IntensityVery Faint

LifespanAnnual

About This Flower

Earthy & Warm · Summer–Autumn bloomer

Celosia produces either feathery plumes or brain-like crested flower heads in intense crimsons, golds, and pinks, its velvety texture so distinctive it has been called the velvet flower.

Symbolism & Meaning

immortality, faithfulness, velvet love

In the Victorian language of flowers, cockscomb means “Faithfulness”.

Habitat & Environment

Tropical Africa, Asia

Cockscomb is native to Tropical Africa, Asia.

Quick Reference

Scientific NameCelosia argentea
FamilyAmaranthaceae
Native ToTropical Africa, Asia
Bloom SeasonSummer–Autumn
LifespanAnnual

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