SEED STORIES | Chinese Wool Flower: The Showiest Celosia!

The John Lewis Childs Seed Co. introduced Chinese Wool Flower to American gardeners in the early 20th century, and for a time, it was the eccentric darling of the flower bed before falling into obscurity. Jere Gettle longed to revive this showy, fluffy celosia -- so different from its relatives -- but the seeds were almost impossible to find. Finally, we acquired a single pack from a seed company in Japan and grew them out. At last, we plan to offer this extraordinary variety for sale in our 2021 catalog. It's gorgeous, sure, but it's not just for show! Learn its amazing story and the many uses of celosia.