Celosias (Celiosa spp.), commonly called cockscomb, feathered amaranth, wool flower and red fox, are warm-weather flowering plants that thrive in hot, humid Mediterranean areas. They are commonly grown as annuals but can survive winters. Cockscomb is an annual herb and is very common as a garden plant. The tightly clustered blooms are said to resemble a rooster s comb, thus the common name cockscomb . Flower colors include red, yellow, orange, gold, and pink.