Description
Celosia argentea is an annual flowering plant of amaranth family, amaranthaceae. Celosia argentea is divided into four different groups, including Plumosa Group. Plumosa plants (commonly called feather celosia, plumed celosia or feathered amaranth) are old garden favorites that feature narrow-pyramidal, plume-like flower heads composed of tiny, densely-packed, vividly-colored flowers. Flower colors include bright shades of orange, red, purple, yellow and cream. Flowers bloom throughout summer into fall on erect stems. ‘Kimono series’ in this photo belongs to Plumosa group.