How to Grow Flamingo Feather
Celosia argentea spicata
Your complete guide to growing Flamingo Feather.
📷 Wikipedia: FlowerWhen to Plant Flamingo Feather
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Flamingo Feather
✓ Good companions
Repels ants, aphids, and rodents while attracting bees
Attracts beneficial insects and provides habitat for predators
Deters pests with fragrance and attracts pollinators
Repels nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Acts as trap crop for aphids and adds nitrogen to soil
Natural pest deterrent against aphids, tomato hornworms, and squash bugs
Attracts beneficial insects and provides ground cover
Attracts butterflies and beneficial predatory insects
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth of many plants
Allelopathic compounds suppress growth of nearby plants
Allelopathic effects and competition for nutrients and water
