The colorful floral plumes, feathery spikes or dense "brainy"
crests, of cockscomb and plume celosia make beautiful additions
to annual borders, cutting gardens and containers. These bushy
annuals may occasionally survive for a year or more in southern
regions where winters are mild. They grow quickly from seed and
have foliage that can be bright green, purple-red or bronze,
depending on the cultivar. Their long-lasting flowers are
comprised of many small bracted flowers that can be bright
yellow,... Gerald L. Klingaman The colorful "brainy" floral
crests of crested cockscomb are commonly used in annual borders
and containers and make great cut flowers. These bushy annuals
may occasionally survive for a year or more in southern regions
where winters are mild. They grow quickly from seed and have
foliage that may be bright green, purple-red or bronze,
depending on the cultivar. Their long-lasting crests are
comprised of many small bracted flowers that come in shades of
bright yellow, orange, pink, purple, ivor