Sombrero® Sangrita Coneflower
Echinacea x 'Balsomanita' PPAF
SKU
42954
Vibrant scarlet-red blooms on upright burgundy-red stems top this sturdy, compact plant. A fuss-free, cheerful choice for a sunny, easy-care low summer border. Drought tolerant and hardy, with prolific flowering over an exceptionally long season. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | ek-i-NAY-see-a |
|---|---|
| Lore | The genus Echinacea comes from the Greek word echinos, meaning hedgehog or sea urchin, which refers to the prickly, spiky central cone of the flower. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 18 to 20 in. tall, 22 to 24 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring through Late Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Compact, Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden, Wildlife Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
Provide fertile, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish root system; tolerates mild drought, once established. Clip spent blooms to prolong flowering. Prune old foliage and feed in early spring.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4 - 9
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