Sombrero® Sangrita Coneflower
Echinacea x 'Balsomanita' PP #30,138
Pronunciation: ek-i-NAY-see-a
SKU #42954
| Description | 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. |
|---|---|
| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Late spring through late summer |
| Mature Size | Quickly reaches 18 to 20 in. tall, 22 to 24 in. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
|---|---|
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Tickseed (Coreopsis) |
| Care | 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. |
|---|
| 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. |
|---|
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant
Be Inspired
Buy Online
We cannot currently ship this product to your zip code.
Buy Locally
No Retailers found within 50 miles of your zipcode
About Us
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.