Celosia is an unusual looking ornamental fall flower. Its name comes from the Greek word kelos which means burned, referring to the flame-like flowers.
© Sheila Creighton 2013
Celosia and Bokeh
Tag Archives: ornamental
Kale Rose
At this time of year you often see rose-like ornamental cabbage and kale amid the bold asters and mums. Kale has the frilly edges. It gets more colourful as it gets colder and it is edible.
© Sheila Creighton 2012
Late Fall Grass
Straw-coloured ornamental grass, that has not been cut down to the ground like many perennials, rustles in the wind.
© Sheila Creighton 2011
Burning Bush
The intense fall colour of the Burning Bush, Euonymus alatus, lights up the landscape with its pinks and reds. Native to eastern Asia, it is a deciduous shrub also known as Winged Spindle.
© Sheila Creighton 2011
Summer Grass
Ornamental grass at the nearby park has a warm brown tone to it.
© Sheila Creighton 2011
Winter Light
Zebra Grass
This attractive ornamental Zebra Grass, is also called Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus'. It is a herbaceous perennial that grows in dense clumps. Native to eastern Asia throughout China, Korea and Japan, recently it is considered an invasive plant in North America.
© Sheila Creighton 2010
Imagery of Light 
