Celosia argentea (Cristata Group) 'Bombay Purple'
Crested Celosia, Cockscomb
Family: Amaranthaceae Amaranth
| Type | Annual |
| USDA Hardiness range | n/a |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Purple, red |
| Bloom time | Mid Summer to Mid Fall |
| Water needs | Dry to moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, massing, seashore |
| Height | 6" to 24" / 15cm to 60cm |
| Spread | n/a |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Bloom attributes | Suitable for cut flowers, suitable for dried flowers |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Black |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |