Cockscomb

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Cultivated as annual

Biocultural value

In Chinese traditional medicine dried flowers are used to stop internal and external bleeding due to astringent properties.

Location

Robison Herb Garden

Source of plant

Johnny's Selected Seeds

Description

Crested-type flowers bloom prolifically on well-branched plants. Center blooms reach 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 Cramer varieties prove to be workhorses in the garden. Wonderful, velvety texture and interesting shape 30-36".

USDA Hardiness Zone

10

Special characteristics

medicinal/pharmaceutical