FREE: Celosia cristata- CocksComb- Brain Flower

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This auction is for a packet of seeds for Celosia Cristata or brain flowers also known as cockscomb

the plant produces crested-type flowers bloom prolifically on well-branched plants. Center blooms reached 4-5" across with many smaller, more versatile side stems. Center stem can be pinched but side stems grow tall and straight even when center bloom is not pinched. With approximately 15-20 stems per plant, these varieties prove to be workhorses in the garden. Wonderful, velvety texture and interesting shape that routinely intrigues. Ht. 30-36

I received mine when I went to walmart a very elderly woman with a thick accent was selling the bundles of flowers outside she said she was from Romania and brought them with her from there. When I bought the giant flower she told me it will never die as a cut flower lol true I placed it on my piano and it was a topic for 2 yrs

She also told me it will give you hundreds of seeds just collect and plant next yr

So I did notice little seeds black like pepper when I dusted the piano so I collected them for planting the next year because I am in zone 5 and we have hard winters

If you live in a more moderate zone you may not have the same issue and I was told in other climates it can re-seed but the cut flower will produce tons of seed

Botanical Name : Celosia Cristata
Family Name : Amaranthaceae
Common Name : Cockscomb, Yellow Toreador, Red Cockscomb, Foxtail Amaranth, Crested Celosia,