Zone 5 · Cockscomb
Planting Cockscomb in Zone 5
Celosia argentea
✅ Cockscomb thrives in zone 5 (hardy 2–11)
Can I plant today?
✅ Start Cockscomb indoors now
You're 4 weeks from last frost. Start indoors 4 weeks before last frost or direct-sow after. Velvety, brain-like plumes.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around May 15
Zone's first frost
around October 15
Bloom window
July – October
Peak bloom
August
Sun required
full sun
Mature height
24"
Spacing
10" apart
Type
annual
How to plant Cockscomb in zone 5
Start indoors 4 weeks before last frost or direct-sow after. Velvety, brain-like plumes.
💡 In zone 5, start seeds indoors around April — about 4 weeks before your last frost.
Pair with these for continuous bloom
Cockscomb peaks in August. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.
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