Celosia Plumosa: Grocery Store Flower for Texas Heat

A Texas gardener bought unlabeled flowers at a grocery store and needs to know their sun requirements for the hot climate.

Expert Identification & Care: The plant is Celosia plumosa (cockscomb), a common annual sold in spring. Varieties include 'Argentea'. It thrives in morning sun to full sun, tolerates heat well, and blooms all summer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms. Avoid shade. Perfect for Texas summers!